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**Waddinxveen, Netherlands**

Fresh

Are you a dynamic leader ready to elevate our production and operations to new heights? Fresh Solutions B.V. is on the lookout for a results-driven Head of Production to oversee our facility in Waddinxveen. If you're passionate about managing teams and optimizing production processes, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

**Where will you be working?**
Welcome to Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V. in Waddinxveen, where innovation meets high performance As a global market leader and wholesaler in the fresh produce sector, we collaborate with over 400 dedicated professionals to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions to customers and suppliers. Our state-of-the-art 36,000 m² warehouse processes 550,000 to 600,000 packages weekly. Our Distribution Center (DC) team plays a vital role in supporting our supply chain and handling international fresh products seamlessly.

At Fresh Solutions, we value a positive work atmosphere, speed, innovation, and independence. As a wholesaler and full-service provider of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and plants, we are part of the Greenyard Group. Our Waddinxveen location houses three companies: Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V. (vegetables & fruit), Fresh Solutions Flowers B.V. (flowers & plants), and Greenyard Supply Chain Services (logistics). From here, we supply one of the largest retailers in Germany with fresh products.

**What will you do?**
As the Head of Production, you'll spearhead key initiatives in our vibrant, international environment. Your role will be central to managing both processes and people, driving efficiency, quality, and safety across our operations. We need a strategic leader who is also hands-on to achieve tangible results with the team. Your responsibilities include:

- Lead and Optimize: Oversee the entire production for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers, ensuring top-notch efficiency and product quality.
- Team Management: Inspire and guide a diverse team of production team leads and operators, fostering trust and maximizing performance.
- Process Improvement: Enhance production processes, inventory management, and workflow using advanced management systems to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work with various departments, suppliers, and customers to continuously refine operations and achieve significant improvements in production output.

**What we offer?**
- Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in an international and ever-evolving setting where every day presents new challenges. Enjoy a role that is diverse, autonomous, and fast-paced.
- Competitive Salary: Reflecting your expertise and experience, based on a 40-hour work week.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Permanent contract, non-contributory pension plan, a minimum of 5 weeks’ vacation, lease car, and access to a company phone and laptop.
- Direct Impact: Play a crucial role in our production process and contribute significantly to the success of Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Relevant Experience and education: Proven background in production and logistics or supply chain management and preferably in the food industry with a relevant bachelor or master's degree
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead strategically and build trust across various levels, including team leads, department heads, and staff.
- Technical Knowledge: Expertise in warehouse management systems and process optimization.
- Communication Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in Dutch and English.

**Interested?