Are you ready for a new step in your career?

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.

Our packaging area, where dry blending and canning lines come together, is where our products take their final form. As Team Leader Maintenance, you’ll be at the center of this operation, ensuring that our lines run reliably, safely, and efficiently so that every can leaves the factory on time and to the highest standards.

What will you do?

• Lead and coach a team of General Maintenance and Instrumentation & Control Technicians, as well as maintenance planners.

• Coordinate and monitor maintenance activities on packaging lines, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

• Be a visible leader on the shop floor, supporting your team and driving performance.

• Collaborate with the reliability expert team to improve equipment uptime and maintenance strategies.

• Review maintenance orders and prepare periodic KPI reports.

• Promote a strong safety culture and act as a safety ambassador.

• Ensure high customer satisfaction through reliable and responsive service.

• Continuously improve departmental processes, procedures, and work instructions

• Conduct performance reviews and support team development through training and coaching.

• Build a strong relationship with the Operations team, acting as their technical counterpart and providing hands-on support to ensure smooth production.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Technical Business Administration.

• Proven experience leading teams in a maintenance environment, preferably in Food or Pharma.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical installations and process automation.

• Familiar with ISO, GMP, HACCP, and EHS guidelines.

• Flexible mindset, available outside regular hours to support a 24/7 operation.

• Fluent in Dutch and English is essential for effective communication across teams.

• Proactive, hands-on, and results-driven.

• Able to motivate and develop team members.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a motivated, cozy, dedicated, young and professional team. A fulltime contract with excellent working conditions and a competitive salary of €4.444- €6.348,-, depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Will you take the next step?

Then please send us your cover letter and resume now! You can apply easily via the “Yes, I want to apply” button. For more information about the position, contact:
Steven van Haren – steven.vanharen@mjngc.com

Applying for a VOG may be part of the recruitment process.