Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters , part of Selecta Group , is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Leader (m/f/d) to lead our end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and serving as a member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across our 24/7 coffee roasting facility in the Netherlands.
This is a highly visible leadership role with full accountability for roasting, grinding, blending, mixing, packaging, warehousing, dispatch, product development, and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, food compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Your Responsibilities Lead all roasting, grinding, blending, mixing, packaging, warehousing, and dispatch operations
Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while delivering plans on time and in full.
Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost reduction, waste reduction, and OEE optimization
Own food safety, quality, HACCP compliance, traceability, and certified coffee standards.
Manage operational budgets, headcount planning, and capital investment projects
Lead product and packaging development initiatives in collaboration with Sales and Account Management
Develop, coach, and strengthen the leadership team across production and shift operations.
Collaborate closely with Procurement, Planning, Finance, People, and QESH teams to support business performance
Your Profile Several years of senior operations leadership experience within coffee, food, beverage, or manufacturing environments
Proven track record leading complex 24/7 multi-shift production operations
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality management, HACCP, and traceability requirements
Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong financial acumen, including budget management, cost control, and capital investments
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
HBO/WO degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
Fluent in Dutch and English
What We Offer A key leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director
Significant influence on the strategy and future growth of Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters
Ownership of a complex 24/7 manufacturing operation serving customers across Europe
A dynamic and international environment with strong cross-functional collaboration
Opportunities to drive innovation, operational excellence, and business transformation
Competitive compensation package and attractive benefits
Professional development and career growth opportunities within Selecta
Unlimited coffee from our own roastery
Join Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters and help shape the future of one of Europe's leading coffee manufacturers.
Operations Leader in Dordrecht werkgever: Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters
Als QA Specialist bij ons bedrijf krijg je de kans om te werken in een stimulerende en open werkomgeving waar kwaliteit en voedselveiligheid voorop staan. We bieden niet alleen een competitief salaris en uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, zoals 30,5 vrije dagen en opleidingsmogelijkheden, maar ook volop ruimte voor persoonlijke ontwikkeling en initiatieven om onze kwaliteitsnormen te verbeteren. Samen met diverse afdelingen draag je bij aan het creëren van een veilige en gezonde werkomgeving, terwijl je geniet van heerlijke koffieconcepten.
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