Line Lead

Manufacturing

As Line Lead at our Supply Point in Zoetermeer, you will take ownership of the line performance across the full 24-hour operation and play a key role in embedding our Integrated Work System (IWS) across the factory.

About the job

Do you want to lead a production line where safety, quality, people development and continuous improvement come together every day? As Line Lead at our Supply Point in Zoetermeer, you will take ownership of the line performance across the full 24-hour operation and play a key role in embedding our Integrated Work System (IWS) across the factory.

You will spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor, working closely with operators, shift teams, technical colleagues and other line leads. This is a full-time hybrid role based at our Zoetermeer Supply Point.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily line performance by ensuring safe operations, strong product quality, accurate records and clear daily priorities.
• Deliver operational targets on output, reliability, stops, cost and overall line performance through structured follow-up and action planning.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing losses, improving standards, reducing recurring issues and strengthening daily management systems.
• Build team capability through coaching, onboarding, training and developing effective ways of working across shifts.
• Create a positive working climate by encouraging ownership, collaboration, feedback and recognition within the team.
• Lead the RTT (Run-to-Target) process on dedicated line and continue developing IWS standards after RTT

About you

You fit this role perfectly if:

• You bring experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within food, FMCG, packaging or filling operations.
• You enjoy leading people on the shop floor and know how to coach, motivate and develop teams.
• You work in a structured way and feel confident managing daily performance, analysing root causes and driving improvements.
• You have a solid technical understanding and can translate operational challenges into practical actions.
• You communicate clearly, set direction and build strong collaboration across shifts and teams.
• You are hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a dynamic production environment.
• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations or a related field, or bring equivalent experience from practice.
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or digital production systems is a plus.
• You are fluent in Dutch (must) & English.

About Danone

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 Zoetermeer is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition. We produce vital liquid medical nutrition that is exported to over 80 countries worldwide, supporting consumers and patients, starting from early life nutrition to adult frailty.

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.