Technical Department Manager
Haps - Fulltime 

In our state-of-the-art factory in Haps 450 employees are working every day on delivering the highest standards. For our maintenance department we are looking for a Technical Department Manager to lead the maintenance of the manufacturing lines (planification, execution, budget) and technical capability development of the Equipment Owners and the Technical Team.  

As Technical Department Manager you are part of the operations Team and report directly to the Factory Operations Manager.

You are responsible for delivering SQCDME breakthroughs with the Line Centric Organisation and to grow capabilities both your own as your team members. Together with the operations team you are responsible for further development and execution of the DAN-IWS programme to establish the results and reach planned phase changes. As leader of the operations technical department you lead your people by example, taking accountability, act as a coach building capabilities and are guardian of our fundamentals.

Do you have a bachelor or academic degree in manufacturing, engineering, or likewise and relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in Food/FMCG?
Then you might be the right candidate for us.

To be succesfull in this role we are also looking for an experienced team manager with a proven track record as project lead preferably in continuous improvement and/ or operational excellence projects. You also have experience in setting up and executing maintenance plans and -budgets. Knowledge of digital systems is a pré.

You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is fully paperless and CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence.

We Offer

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What’s next?
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 24 August 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact me: Sigrid van der Poel-Kreike, Talent Manager on sigrid.kreike@danone.com or the Hiring Manager Edgars Tarabankevics on email: Edgars.Tarabankevics@danone.com