IWS Coach (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

IWS Coach (Manufacturing): Driving the implementation and maturity of the Integrated Work System (IWS) at the Zoetermeer supply point with an accent on shop floor coaching, loss elimination, and capability building. Focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence across all production levels.

Location: Must be based in Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global is a leading global food and beverage company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, with a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Develop and implement IWS standards and tools to drive operational efficiency.
• Coach and train shop floor teams, leaders, and cross-functional groups in RTT and IWS methodologies.
• Facilitate Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and ensure adherence to IWS rhythms.
• Execute loss elimination activities and serve as a process owner for key IWS pillars.
• Monitor performance indicators and translate data insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Act as a visible ambassador for IWS, identifying opportunities for behavioral and systemic improvements.

Requirements

• Excellent command of Dutch (must-have) and strong working knowledge of English.
• Professional knowledge of IWS, Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen with proven results.
• Relevant experience in food or pharmaceutical production environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with large datasets in MS Office.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong coaching and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice to have

• Affinity with digital systems and AI.
• Experience in continuous improvement processes within manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and yearly bonus.
• Premium-free pension and monthly health care allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.