Position Title:Technical Execution Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 44588 

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences  together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.
The Technical Execution Lead serves as the local technical excellence expert for the Lewedorp plant within the GB&I & EMENA region. This role plays a key part in supporting the standardization, deployment, assessment, and continuous improvement of Best Operating Practices (BOPs) while optimizing plant performance, quality, and cost outcomes. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects, and Regional teams, the Technical Execution Lead drives operational excellence initiatives, supports commissioning activities, and contributes to sustainable manufacturing performance in a safe and compliant manner.

What you’ll be doing.

• Act as the primary technical expert for the designated plant.
• Support the GB&I & EMENA Technical Execution team in delivering strategic and operational objectives.
• Drive plant performance optimization through technical assessments, analysis, and coaching.
• Develop, deploy, assess, and continuously improve Best Operating Practices (BOPs) across plant operations.
• Conduct BOP assessments, identify operational improvement opportunities, and support standardization efforts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Projects, and Regional/Global teams to optimize manufacturing processes and plant performance.
• Participate in structured problem-solving activities and identify cost-saving opportunities that improve plant competitiveness.
• Lead or support commissioning activities for new equipment, systems, and process improvements.
• Manage or contribute to end-to-end project execution, including URS, CQV, timeline management, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Utilize data and analytics to generate insights and drive sustainable plant solutions.
• Support R&D initiatives related to process optimization, product launches, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Experience in food manufacturing, operations, engineering, technical excellence, or a related field.
• Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify and implement performance improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience conducting technical assessments and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project management experience, including coordination of cross-functional teams and delivery against timelines and budgets.
• Ability to influence and coach stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and performance optimization.
• Understanding of commissioning activities, process improvements, and operational best practices.
• Commitment to safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a regional and global environment.

• Excellent command of Dutch and proficient in English.

About the team.
The Technical Execution Lead is part of the GB&I & EMENA Technical Excellence Team and works closely with plant Operations, Engineering, Project teams, and Regional stakeholders. The role acts as a critical link between local plant operations and regional technical excellence initiatives, helping to standardize best practices, drive performance improvements, and support strategic business objectives across the region.

Employment conditions

• Salary starting at €4.071,- gross per month
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.33% end of year bonus
• 25 vacation days and 11 additional leave days (ATV)
• TIP Bonus up to 4.4%
• Commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometre (maximum of €23 per day)
• Pension plan with McCain paying two-thirds of the contribution
• Free French fries

About McCain.
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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know  and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Lewedorp  

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.