Manager Technical Services
Manager Technical Services
As Manager Technical Services, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and longevity of equipment, machinery, and facilities across our two state-of-the-art cheese packaging sites in Wolvega and Leerdam. Your leadership directly impacts operational efficiency, cost control, and safety compliance—making you a key driver of our success.
You’ll be part of the Multisite Management Team at one of the world’s leading cheese packaging operations, where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
What we ask
- A Bachelor’s degree (HBO) with 10+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree (WO) with 7+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field.
- Proven expertise in Operational Excellence methodologies such as WCOM, OWOW, TPM, Six Sigma, or Lean.
- A strong track record in leading transformational change within production or supply chain environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to turn ideas into actionable improvement plans.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
What we offer
- A unique blend of Dutch heritage and global reach, with a culture that values trust, ownership, and collaboration.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car, 8% holiday allowance, bonus scheme, and pension plan.
- A 40-hour workweek with a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Access to diverse training and mentoring programs to support your professional growth.
- Opportunities for cross-functional development within a dynamic and international organization.
- A friendly, informal, yet professional environment where your ideas and impact matter.
- The autonomy to make decisions that contribute to a better world through better nutrition.
Vacancy description
Maintenance Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure equipment reliability through timely inspections and repairs.
Team Leadership
• Lead a team of ~57 FTE (3 direct, 54 indirect), fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless operations.
Asset & Budget Management
• Oversee the full lifecycle of technical assets, from procurement to replacement.
• Manage budgets and optimize maintenance costs without compromising safety or quality.
Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement robust safety protocols.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Embrace new technologies and methods to future-proof our operations.
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInAt FrieslandCampina, we’re more than just a dairy company. We’re a community of passionate people working together to make a difference—from our farmers to our employees, and from our partners to our consumers.
You’ll be part of a team that values diversity, ownership, and impact. We believe in empowering our people to shape their careers and contribute to something bigger.
Our Sites
• Leerdam: Specializes in packing whole cheeses, blocks, and wedges for global export.
• Wolvega: Focuses on sliced and grated cheese for the European market.
Together, these sites operate 24/5, employ over 650 people, and package more than 165 kton of cheese annually. We serve top retailers like Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Carrefour, Mercadona, Sainsbury’s, and Costco, as well as our own brands like Frico, Milner, and NoyNoy.