Shift Production Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. FrieslandCampina scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Shift Production Manager is responsible for leading production operations during assigned shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing. The role drives the achievement of production, quality, safety, and performance targets while leading shift teams, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with FrieslandCampina's manufacturing standards.
What we Ask
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Production Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5-8 years' experience in FMCG, food, beverage, dairy, manufacturing operations
- At least 3 years' experience leading production teams in a shift-based manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, GMP, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and HSE standards
- Experience managing production schedules, people, and plant performance indicators
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead teams and drive operational discipline in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What we Offer
A culture that’s truly global, yet deeply connected
Rooted in our Dutch heritage and grown across the world, FrieslandCampina brings together diverse perspectives into one collaborative culture. Here, where working across markets, teams, and ideas is part of everyday life.
A place where your growth is continuously unlocked
From structured training and coaching to hands-on, real-world exposure, you’re empowered to shape your own career path. Opportunities will evolve as you do, with local and international mobility that’s actively encouraged.
Work that works for you
We believe performance thrives with balance. We are offering competitive rewards, flexible ways of working, and benefits that support both your personal and professional life. That way, we ensure you’re well equipped to truly Unleash your Nature.
An environment that brings out your best
We pride ourselves on being informal, friendly, and driven. You’ll work alongside passionate people who challenge, support, and inspire each other to raise the bar every day.
The freedom to make a real impact
Here, trust and autonomy aren’t just words - they’re how we operate. You’re empowered to take ownership, create long-term impact, and contribute to something bigger: nourishing the world.
Vacancy Description
1. Production Management:
Lead day-to-day shift operations to ensure production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed volume, quality, and cost targets.
2. Safety, Health & Environment:
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures during shift operations.
3. Quality & Food Safety:
Maintain strict adherence to quality and food safety standards, GMP requirements, and manufacturing procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
4. Team Leadership:
Lead, motivate, coach, and develop shift teams to achieve operational objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
5. Operational Performance:
Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, output, downtime, waste, yield, and productivity to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
6. Resource & Inventory Management:
Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities to maximize efficiency and minimize losses during production.
7. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve operational challenges, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing performance.
8. Reporting & Communication:
Provide accurate shift reports, communicate operational issues, and ensure effective handover between shifts to maintain production continuity.
Works closely with Production Operators, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Planning, Utilities, SHE, Manufacturing Excellence, Warehouse, and Human Resources teams to ensure seamless production execution and continuous operational improvement.