Operator II

• In possession of a Vapro B or C diploma in Process Technology;

• You enjoy working in a 5-shift system and are flexible in the first phase between day shifts and 5-shifts to support projects and improvement initiatives;

• You have some work experience in a process-technical industrial environment;

• You are result-oriented, disciplined, and a true team player;

• You are analytical and quality-oriented;

• You are proficient in the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written;

• Experience with or interest in Lean concepts such as Open+, 5S, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement is a clear advantage;

• Experience in a highly regulated environment such as the food or pharmaceutical industry is an advantage;

EPC Operator II

Would you like to work for an international Fortune 500 company (winner of the Top Employer 2025 award) where personal development is of the utmost importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Then apply now for the position of Operator II.

THE CHALLENGE
Philip Morris is looking for an Operator for the Expanded Tobacco Center (EPC) department. In this department, semi-finished products are produced for our sister companies. Within EPC, we work continuously on safety, quality, efficiency, and process stability. In doing so, we actively use Lean concepts and Open+ to make losses visible, realize improvements, and further strengthen standards. Work is carried out in a 5-shift system. Your mission is to work together with colleagues to ensure efficient, safe, and effective production.

As an Operator, you are responsible for, among other things, the following tasks:

• Achieving production targets based on efficiency and productivity requirements;

• The maintenance of installations, optimization of processes, and logistical flows;

• Resolving disruptions in the production and logistical process;

• Maintaining contacts with internal stakeholders;

• Making proposals for the improvement, modification, or simplification of current activities, processes, and systems;

• Actively contributing to Open+ and Lean initiatives, for example by identifying losses, contributing improvement ideas, and working on a project basis on process improvements;

• Ensuring optimal material usage, administration, and reporting;

• Complying with procedures and instructions regarding safety, health, and the environment.

YOUR PROFILE
To be successful as an Operator II, you meet the following requirements:

As a person, you stand for integrity and trust. You are result-oriented and decisive, capable of planning and organizing and setting priorities. You are flexible regarding working hours and willing to work in shift work. In the startup phase, we expect that you can also provide project-based support in day shifts, where flexibility between day shifts and 5-shifts is important.

If you love the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic environment combined with an established company in full transformation, then you may be reading the vacancy that fits you perfectly. Contact us now.

You will become part of a Fortune 500 organization (Top Employer 2025 award winner) that invests in you. We support your growth as an employee through individual development and structured career development. You will work in a dynamic environment in a continuously evolving company. Our employees have the courage, curiosity, and conviction to see opportunities where others only see challenges.