It's Monday morning. As you do the morning round, your gaze lingers on the production dashboard: “OEE +10%”. This result comes directly from your improvement plan for the packaging line! One of your production colleagues comes to you enthusiastically: “Thanks to that adjustment, the line is now running perfectly, without failures! This saves us hours. ' You smile, because this is exactly what gives you energy: solving complex problems and optimizing processes. With your contribution, you are not only working on better maintenance, but also on a sustainable future.
Huhtamaki Nederland B.V., based in Franeker, is a leading manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber packaging. Since our founding in Leeuwarden in 1907, we have developed into a global specialist in transforming waste paper into functional and environmentally friendly products such as egg cartons, egg trays, cup carriers and protective packaging. With over 150 employees, we strive for quality, flexibility and innovation every day. You will be working for our Technical Department. Your improvements can be technical or related to the work processes within the TD. You report content to the maintenance engineering coordinator and you work with various departments.
To further strengthen our technical service, we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer who, based on his technical knowledge and skills, wants to contribute to the continuous improvement of our machines. Someone who is not afraid to ask questions and take a critical look, is solution-oriented and does not shy away from the unknown.
As a Maintenance Engineer at Huhtamaki Netherlands:
• Develop and implement your maintenance KPIs that make a real difference.
• Analyze and adapt to solutions to complex, recurring failures.
• Define maintenance concepts using RCA-RCM.
• Assess the technical condition of critical installations and draw up improvement plans for this.
• Optimise your maintenance processes, making your ideas the standard.
• Perform your risk analyses on technical installations.
• Collaborate with your team to continuously improve.
Of course, we are mainly looking for a Maintenance Engineer who is a perfect match for us in terms of character, motivation and vision. In addition, our ideal candidate is probably:
• Someone with a completed education in mechanical engineering, business administration or mechanics;
• Familiar with working with technical maintenance programs and having knowledge of FMECA and RCA;
• Experienced with LEAN, possibly supplemented with knowledge of Six Sigma/TPM;
• Excellent in the Dutch language (English is a plus);
• An experienced technician with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry.
Do you recognize yourself in this? Then this could be your chance to make an impact with a global player in sustainability.
Who do you work with and for?
Our technical department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment at the factory in Franeker. Our team consists of approximately 32 employees, including Technicians, Electrical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers. In addition, we have all-round fault engineers who specialize in maintaining and repairing various types of production machines. The technical service is available 24/7 to remedy any faults in the production equipment.
As a team, we play an important role in the production of Huhtamaki Netherlands. We ensure that everything remains in good condition and that there is no unnecessary downtime.
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What do you do during a working day?
• You ensure that all existing machines continue to run optimally and that new machines can be put into operation properly. Here, you are in close contact with your colleagues at Huhtamaki Fiber Technology in Leeuwarden.
• You develop solutions to problems with existing and new production machines and equipment.
• You think ahead: you foresee future problems with machines and switch in time to prevent downtime.
• As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be employed directly by us, we like to retain good people.
• Your salary - based on the weight of the position and your experience - is between €47,000 and €63,000 per year based on 40 hours per week, including 8% vacation allowance and a 13th month;
• A nice bonus scheme of up to 3.75% of your annual salary (depending on individual and business performance);
• The space and freedom to keep developing yourself (courses/training) at an organization that is constantly innovating. At Huhtamaki Netherlands, we never stand still;
• A challenging and independent position with a lot of responsibility within an organization with a great future perspective and impact on a better environment.
• Collegiate and energetic colleagues who want to work with you to make the world a little more sustainable.
Does this position make your heart beat faster? Then don't wait too long to apply and grab this job before someone else takes off.
At Huhtamaki, we only work with permanent, carefully chosen HR partners. Please check our acquisition policy for more information.
At Huhtamaki, our application process takes approximately four weeks and consists of several steps that we are happy to explain below. Each step is designed to discover whether you're a good fit for Huhtamaki and whether Huhtamaki is a good fit for you. We believe it is important to get to know each other well so that we can make the best choice together.
The first step in applying to us is to fill out the application form. This form helps us learn more about you and understand why you're interested in a career with Huhtamaki. Please take the time to answer all questions as fully as possible.
Congratulations on taking the first step! Now it's time for our first conversation. During this conversation, we would like to learn more about you and give you the opportunity to discover more about Huhtamaki. We'll talk about your experiences, skills, and what motivates you. This is a chance for us to see if we're a good match. Get ready for an open and friendly conversation.
Great that you took the first step and had the first conversation! Now it's time for a follow-up interview. During this conversation, we want to delve deeper into your background, experiences and how you would fit into Huhtamaki. We'll also share more about our organization and culture, so you can get a better idea of who we are and what we do. This conversation is a further exploration to see if there is a good match between you and Huhtamaki.
Congratulations! If you've reached this step, it means we're excited to work with you. During this phase, we will make you an official offer to join the Huhtamaki team.
This includes details about your job, terms of employment, and other important information. We hope you're as excited as we are to get on board! We look forward to working together and building a successful future at Huhtamaki.
Congratulations, you've been hired at Huhtamaki! We're excited to officially welcome you to our team. This last step marks the start of an exciting journey together.
We will make sure that you are well trained and that you quickly feel at home. Welcome aboard and good luck in your new role!
