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Manufacturing Manager (MT member) SanoRice Poland

SanoRice Poland is going to grow considerably in the coming years. You as Manufacturing Manager, together with your colleagues from different departments, will play a major role in this. The factory works full time (24/5) in 3 shifts and you will be responsible for 50 FTE in production.

The organization

SanoRice is a proud Dutch family business with a rich history and ambi­tious plans for the future. We produce rice and corn cakes in a variety of flavors, sizes and shapes. Our cakes are made from raw materials such as rice, corn, spelt, oats, quinoa and buckwheat. Thanks to the produc­tion of rice, corn and multigrain wafers, we have become the world’s largest manufacturer for private labels, which is why we do not compete with our customers – on the contrary – we try to advise them, support them in developing new sustainable and responsible products that are manufactured efficiently and safely. We owe our success to continuous development using the most modern production techniques and the de­velopment of new and surprising products that meet the highest stand­ards of quality and food safety.

Our production facilities are located in Veenendaal (Netherlands), Zot­tegem (Belgium), Borgo Vercelli (Italy), and the newest one in Nowa Sól (Poland). From these locations, we ship products to our customers in over 40 countries worldwide.

SanoRice was founded by the Vreeman family 30 years ago in Veenendaal, Netherlands. Since then, we have continuously expanded our product range with diverse ingredients and flavors, focusing on in­novation, top quality, and the development of organic products to al­ways satisfy our global customers.

New SanoRice factory located in Poland since June 2023

In response to growing global demand, SanoRice recently invested over 30 million euros in a state-of-the-art production facility in Nowa Sól, Poland. This new facility, which began operations in the third quarter of 2023, has significantly increased our annual production capacity and initially created over 50 new jobs. In the next 5–7 years, we plan further investments to double our production capacity, leading to even more job creation. “This significant investment strengthens our leading position in a rapidly growing market and enables the continued growth of our business”, said our CEO at the opening of the facility in 2023. The new plant, designed from scratch, is highly automated and innovative, meeting the highest standards of sustainability and quality. During the grand opening of the factory in Nowa Sól, the mayor of Nowa Sól, Jacek Milewski, highlighted the importance of the investment for both the local economy and community. “I believe you will become an integral part of our economic landscape”, said Mayor. As a company, we are also committed to sustainable development and supporting local communities. This is reflected in our collaboration with organizations such as Oxfam International and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, aiming to improve the lives of smallholder farmers. We also strive to create a safe and positive working environment for our employees. With these 4 branches we make more than 15 million puffed waffles per day.

What are you going to do?

As Manufacturing Manager it is your challenge to let employees get the best out of themselves every day and therefore the best out of the production facilities. You are responsible for keeping production running efficiently with an eye on safety, quality and results. You are a coaching leader with a technical affinity, able to lead and support the production department from a helicopter view. A visible leader who knows what is going on, knows the people and knows when to make adjustments. Moreover, you are a member of the Management Team of SanoRice Poland. Together with your fellow MT members you manage the factory. Furthermore, you regularly consult with your (international) colleagues to align the production resources and business processes in order to optimize production. In this role you report to the Plant Manager Poland.

Additionally:

  • Ultimately responsible for the production department with 2 production lines, approx. 50 FTE( future growth up to 8-9 production lines);
  • Coaching, guiding and directing the Team Leaders;
  • Responsible for the realization of the production planning (costs, quality, volumes and deadlines) and achieve maximum production output;
  • Implement, promote and ensure the policy regarding HSE, quality, food safety and environment;
  • Responsible for the P&L within the framework of the Polish strategy and, in consultation with the Plant Manager Poland, defines the short- and long-term operational strategy;
  • Ensuring an efficient and effective organizational structure and qualitative and quantitative staffing;
  • Further development and implementation of a continuous improvement culture with focus on LEAN / TPM including Performance management;
  • Active role and participation in projects and improvement issues within the company;
  • Manage, monitor and advise on investments and expenditures.

Candidate profile

You are people-oriented, a connecting and coaching leader, with good communication skills and a positive personality, a healthy drive and numerical insight. You have a clear vision for yourself and your team and know how to transfer this to your team. You describe yourself as motivating, people-oriented, stable, a team player, result-oriented, cost-conscious, someone who thinks in terms of solutions and someone with a clear vision.

Additionally:

  • You have at least a completed Master Degree, for example towards Technical Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or Process Technology;
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position within a production or industrial environment (Food & Beverage experience is an advantage);
  • Demonstrated experience with optimization projects and improvement management in a production environment (LEAN and WCM);
  • Experience with Automation – oversee and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Team Leadership in a High-Pace Environment – Lead and motivate teams to meet production goals in a fast-growing setting.
  • Change Management – Drive and manage operational changes smoothly, ensuring team alignment.
  • Adaptability Cultural Fit – Thrive in a dynamic, diverse environment with a strong fit to our company culture.
  • Crisis Management and Problem Solving – Quickly address crises and implement practical solutions to maintain smooth operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Polish and English language, verbal and written;

Employment conditions

SanoRice offers an attractive benefits package with a good salary and additional benefits, but above all a pleasant working environment, enthusiastic and committed colleagues and a challenging position in which you get the space to further develop yourself in your field of expertise and in a broad sense. It is a full-time position in day shift.

Procedure:

  • For questions and information, please contact Floris Verlaan, Manager Recruitment, at vacaturessanorice@sanorice.com or M: + 31 6 48520970
  • You can apply to this vacancy via vacaturessanorice@sanorice.com or via the application button, by sending your English resume. Adding a short motivation is appreciated
  • The first contact is with Floris Verlaan, Manager Recruitment, (via phone or online-meeting), and if mutually positive you will then speak with the hiring manager and someone from the Management Team at the factory of SanoRice Poland in Nowa Sol