Production Leadership Traineeship

Start the day at Nedlin: together, with ambition, with progress, and impact

New talents bring fresh ideas and energy. That’s why we invest in you through our Nedlin Academy Program, a traineeship designed to prepare you for a leadership role within our production environment.

You’ll start immediately in a leadership position, and through the trainee program, you'll be trained for a future career as a Production Manager or Shift Leader within the Nedlin Group.

Over the course of one year, you’ll follow an intensive training program led by experienced trainers and senior managers, who will teach you the leadership and technical skills needed for the role. By participating in the program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your competencies, explore your talents, and grow into a confident and capable leader.

If you have at least MBO-level working and thinking skills and an affinity for production or logistics, you can join the traineeship for Production Manager.
If you hold an Bachelor level education or equivalent mindset and skills, you can either start directly in the Shift Leader traineeship or follow it after completing the Production Manager program.

The traineeship officially starts on September 1st, but early entry is certainly possible.
For more information, visit Production Manager in Training or Shift Leader in Training.

The traineeship includes:

• Hands on experience across various departments within Nedlin;

• Coaching by a senior manager focused on personal leadership;

• Courses such as Lean Green Belt, leadership, and technical skills training;

• Working closely with a group of fellow trainees to strengthen and support one another.

We offer attractive employment benefits

• An excellent salary package: starting between €2,700 and €3,900 gross per month for a full-time position (depending on your experience);

• Year-end bonus of 5.33%, 8.33% holiday allowance, and a pension plan via MITT;

• Guidance, coaching, various training opportunities, and plenty of room for growth and development;

• A close-knit team that genuinely supports you;

• The option to work four days a week or in staggered shifts;

• A permanent contract upon successful completion of the traineeship.

You will lead production coordinators and/or production managers and report to the Head of Production. Indirectly, you’ll also be managing operators and production staff, ensuring that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and coaching both direct and indirect production staff, ranging from 15 to 70 employees depending on your starting role;

• Organizing and optimizing production and personnel planning, and monitoring progress;

• Driving performance and quality based on clear goals;

• Leading team meetings on the production floor;

• Contributing improvement ideas and implementing them;

• Handling customer requests in coordination with account managers;

• Developing and executing a production plan.

What this role requires from you

• Experience (in a leadership role) in a dynamic, operational environment;

• Ambition and a strong focus on results;

• A good understanding of logistics and technical processes;

• The skills to grow into a results-driven manager with empathy;

• Proficiency in both Dutch and English;

• Secondary vocational education (MBO) or Bachelor (HBO) level of working and thinking;

• Flexibility, perseverance, a hands-on mindset, and an openness to personal growth.

What’s next?

At Nedlin, you work in a family-owned company that values security and future growth. As a proud B-Corp certified organization, we deliver smart and sustainable laundry solutions for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Recognized as the most modern and sustainable laundry facility in Europe, we combine top-quality services with environmental responsibility and social engagement. We continuously innovate for a cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable future. At Nedlin, tradition and innovation go hand in hand, just like quality, sustainability, and customer-focused service. Our culture is informal, performance-driven, and forward-thinking, offering ample room for both personal and professional growth.

Interested?

Apply easily via the application button. Our recruiter, Joey Bokhorst, will get back to you within two working days. We look forward to hearing from you!

Any questions? Call or send a WhatsApp message to our recruiter at +31 (0)6 14 88 60 22 or email hrm@nedlin.com.

Nedlin operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany and hires based on talent and competencies, regardless of background, age, gender, or origin.

Locations: Healthcare & Hospitality (Elsloo) and Industry (Hoensbroek)