Job Description

What will you be doing?

The production of corrugated cardboard and its processing into packaging is a very specific process. The start of this process begins with our corrugated cardboard machine, where cardboard sheets are produced. These sheets are then processed into boxes in the Processing department by cutting, folding, printing, and die-cutting them. And all of this, of course, according to specific designs, qualities, and sizes that are unique to each customer.

As a Production Team Leader for the Corrugated Cardboard Machine (GKM), you ensure the best team performance and act as the point of contact for the team. The main goal is to achieve the maximum machine output according to the schedule together with your team of ± 18 employees. Safety, quality, and expertise are the driving pillars. You are responsible for various parts of the production process, which consists of multiple components within 2 corrugated cardboard machines. Additionally, you remain alert to opportunities to optimize the process and provide improvement proposals to ensure we produce the best packaging. The Corrugated Cardboard Machine department operates in a 3-shift system.

Other tasks within your responsibilities include:

• Safety is our top priority, always ensuring the physical and mental safety of the production team;
• Ensuring qualitative and quantitative operational availability and deployment of the production team;
• Responsible for performance appraisals and performance reviews, conducting recruitment and selection interviews, and managing absenteeism;
• Coaching, motivating, and supervising employees;
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems, as well as other company and safety regulations;
• Monitoring the quality of produced products according to specifications and quality assurance procedures;
• Taking responsibility for thorough handling and analysis of production complaints, taking preventive measures, and providing appropriate information and instructions to employees;
• Monitoring, steering, and reporting on agreed KPIs, including safety, quality, yield, efficiency, waste, and absenteeism;
• Ensuring the correct technical availability of machines and associated equipment and installations;
• Making improvement proposals for the production process in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and labor efficiency;
• Ensuring proper shift handover.

About De Jong Verpakking by Stora Enso

De Jong Verpakking by Stora Enso is one of the largest producers of corrugated cardboard packaging in Europe. From our location in De Lier, we produce millions of packages every day for sectors such as fruit and vegetables, industry and e-commerce.

Since becoming part of Stora Enso — a global leader in renewable materials — we have entered a strong growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and development. Working with us means contributing to a sustainable future, in which fossil-based materials are replaced by renewable alternatives.

What are we looking for?

You enjoy working under healthy operational pressure in an ambitious organization. You are energized by ensuring a flawless production process and achieving objectives. You possess leadership skills and a hands-on mentality. Additionally, you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area;
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a production environment;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate your team;
• Good knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel);
• Proficiency in both Dutch and English languages;
• You are a team player with a great deal of enthusiasm;
• You are flexible regarding working hours;
• Your willing to work in a 3-shift system;
• Experience with reporting based on OEE.

What do we offer you?

• A salary starting from €4000, - gross per month based on a 40-hour workweek;
• 20% shift allowance for working in 3 shifts;
• 29 vacation days;
• A solid pension scheme and travel allowance;
• We are a rapidly growing company, so there is also room for you to grow.

Excited to join us?

Apply via our website or contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Robbie Lamers via r.lamers@dejongverpakking.com for more information. We look forward to your application!