Manager Technology – Fill & Pack, Amersfoort, Utrecht

The Company: 
Our client is one of the world’s largest dairy cooperatives, headquartered in the Netherlands. Owned by thousands of member dairy farmers, the company produces and supplies a wide range of dairy-based products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, cream, and specialized nutrition solutions.

About the role
The Fill & Pack Technology Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance in filling and packaging operations. Combining scientific insight, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration, you will design, optimize, and implement high-performance packaging technologies to support product excellence and cost efficiency across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering & Innovation
  Design and optimize fill & pack equipment with internal and external partners, ensuring safety and operational standards.

• Technology Development
  Lead packaging tech from concept to handover, including design, testing, and validation.

• CapEx Projects
  Support early-stage planning and participate in commissioning and start-up for smooth tech integration.

• Tech Scouting
  Identify and assess new technologies that enhance quality, reduce costs, or boost sustainability.

• Project Management
  Drive or support technology projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.

• Cross-functional Collaboration
  Align tech solutions with business strategy by working with R&D, production, quality, and more.

• Compliance
  Ensure adherence to food safety and industry regulations like HACCP and GMP.

• Training & Support
  Provide expertise and training on systems, tools, and best practices.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within the dairy or food packaging industry.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, equipment design, and optimization.

• In-depth knowledge of packaging machinery, automation, and materials.

• Expertise in quality assurance, food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).

• Familiarity with primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proven ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional project teams.

• Proficiency in data analysis, quality control, and documentation tools.

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