Key Skills

Job Description

Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters, part of Selecta Group, is an seeking experienced and hands-on Shift Manager (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 and coordinate all operational activities during your shift, covering production, logistics, warehousing, and technical operations Deliver the roasting, grinding, mixing, and packaging schedule safely, efficiently, and on time Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, quality, traceability, and IFS standards across all operations Manage inbound logistics, storage, inventory accuracy, order picking, and outbound shipments Coordinate daily priorities between Production, Logistics, and Technical teams to maximize uptime and performance Lead and develop the Mixing, Packaging, Logistics, and Technical Team Leaders, driving accountability and engagement Conduct shift briefings, handovers, performance discussions, and workforce planning activities Monitor and improve key operational KPIs including safety, OEE, quality, productivity, waste, and delivery performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, waste, rework, and operational costs Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards across the site Maintain accurate production, stock, traceability, and performance data within operational systems Act as the key decision-maker during the shift, managing priorities, breakdowns, and operational challenges in real time Your Profile Several years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, coffee roasting, beverage production, logistics, or FMCG environments Experience managing teams within a rotating-shift or 24/7 production environment Strong knowledge of production processes, warehouse operations, and logistics coordination Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, traceability, and quality management systems Technical affinity and experience working closely with maintenance or engineering teams Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies Experience working with ERP, MES, WMS, KPI dashboards, and operational reporting tools Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate diverse teams Decisive, hands-on, and able to remain calm under pressure while driving results MBO+ or HBO level education in Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Food Technology, or a related discipline Fluency in Dutch and English is required What We Offer A highly visible leadership role within one of Europe's most respected coffee roasting businesses The opportunity to lead and develop operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Direct influence on operational performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives A dynamic international environment as part of Selecta Group, operating across 16 European countries Career development opportunities within a leading European organization Competitive compensation package including shift allowance in line with the applicable CAO A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence Unlimited coffee from our own roastery Ready to make an impact? If you are passionate about operational excellence, team leadership, food manufacturing, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters and play a key role in delivering outstanding quality, efficiency, and service while helping us create exceptional coffee experiences across Europe. ☕🚀

Core Responsibilities

Lead shift operations across production, logistics, warehousing, and technical teams, ensuring roasting and packaging schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Develop team leaders, manage real-time operational decisions, maintain food safety and quality standards, and improve performance across safety, OEE, productivity, waste, and delivery KPIs.

Requirements

Requires several years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, coffee roasting, beverage production, logistics, or FMCG, including experience in a rotating-shift or 24/7 environment. Candidates should have knowledge of production, warehousing, food safety, and continuous improvement, strong team leadership and technical collaboration skills, MBO+ or HBO-level education in a relevant field, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Shift Allowance
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career Development Opportunities
• Unlimited Coffee