Production Shift Foreman

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Production Shift Foreman, Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland
Location: Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland | Sector: Food | Start Date: 8/17/2026 | Job ref: 58721
Our client is a modern food production business with a strong focus on quality, food safety, and efficient processes. The site operates with clear standards, structured working methods, and a team-based culture where people support each other to keep production running smoothly.
We are looking for a Production Shift Foreman to support daily operations on the shop floor and help coordinate the shift team. This is a hands-on role: the successful candidate will work directly in production, packing and/or preparation, while also acting as the first point of contact for operators and supporting the team leaders in delivering the plan safely and to quality standards.
- Coordinate and organise daily tasks on shift to ensure smooth production flow in line with the day and week production plans.
- Provide operational direction to employees and agency staff, while also working alongside the team in production/packing/preparation.
- Give clear safety instructions and ensure compliance with company rules and health & safety requirements.
- Coach, motivate and support team members; contribute to training and onboarding and help identify development needs.
- Maintain and manage work instructions and procedures; spot deviations and report them to the line manager.
- Apply and promote workplace standards such as 5S and SMED, and support quality awareness on the line.
- Resolve minor line issues independently; escalate larger or complex breakdowns to technical support and provide a clear fault analysis, also shared with the manager.
- Work closely with Packaging & Logistics, QESH, and Technical teams to align activities and resolve issues.
- Cover for colleagues (including other departments) when needed.
- Ensure work is completed accurately and on time, within agreed st...