Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving operational excellence managing day-to-day manufacturing operations leading the production team and ensuring high standards of safety quality and productivity on site.

This role is an on-site position based in Zoeterwoude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mentor and supervise daily production activities and team members to meet plant output schedules and quality targets.
• Ensure full compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and promote a strong culture of safety across shift operations.
• Monitor operational KPIs analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with maintenance quality assurance and supply chain teams to minimize downtime and resolve technical issues.
• Drive workforce planning training skill development and performance management for production personnel.

Qualifications :

• Multi-year experience managing a complex portfolio of products experience in make-to-order and make-to-specification environment
• Experience in screen printing technologies and techniques ink mixing screen making and design preferably in the field of expertise of heat transfers and digital printing
• Experience with design software and interfaces to printing equipment.
• Knowledge of Sakurai Zund Anapurna and Picocolor equipment  is a preferred
• Solid experience in leading multi-cultural operational teams at the shopfloor with performance above industry standard
• Capable of performing first-line maintenance on production machines and / or diagnosing machine failures.
• Results-driven operations leader specializing in root cause analysis to elevate team performance and process efficiency.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Financial & Health Benefits: Benefit from our PGB Pension Fund.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy Birth/Parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with Individual Development Plans regular Development Discussions and customized training programs tailored to your needs.
• On-Site Perks: Take advantage of free parking and a commuting allowance (80km per day by car) /public transport reimbursement.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

To help us process your application quickly please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at . Our Zoeterwoude site acquired in 2022 is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 38 talented individuals. Here we offer heat-transfer labels and direct printing services for the Apparel sector serving world-class brands. Key functions at this site include Operations Customer Service Commercial and Finance offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

Salary Range: 50750 - 81200 EUR

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time