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Quality & HSE Manager – Heerenveen

Posted on 30 October 2026

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Laurens Verheijden

Chemicals & QHSE advisor

l.verheijden@teamaxtreno.com

Lead quality, HSE and production preparation in a manufacturing setting in Heerenveen. You will drive improvements, work closely with operational teams and support safe, efficient processes. The role is 40 hours per week.

The role

We are seeking a Quality & HSE Manager for our client company in Heerenveen. You will be a partner to internal departments and external stakeholders, bringing together quality, HSE and production preparation. You will support safe and efficient processes without compromising quality.

You will set and monitor KPIs for quality, HSE and production preparation, guide relevant policies and objectives, and ensure compliance with procedures and applicable laws and regulations. You will analyze processes, develop improvement proposals and report on results regularly. You will also be the point of contact for escalations and critical situations, ensuring customers receive accurate information.

You will be visible on the production floor, work closely with operational teams and coach employees. You will lead a team of quality specialists and exchange practices with other production sites to compare effective approaches.

Hours

The role is 40 hours per week.

What you bring

  • Completed qualification at HBO level; a focus on Quality Management is an advantage.
  • At least five years of leadership experience in production processes and at least seven years of experience in Quality Management and quality processes.
  • Fluent spoken and written Dutch and English; spoken and written German is an advantage.
  • The ability to manage stakeholder expectations, communicate at different levels and contribute to discussions.
  • A willingness to be visible on the production floor and work with operational teams.
  • The ability to develop improvement proposals for quality and production preparation.

What is offered

  • A varied role with plenty of autonomy.
  • A salary scale under the applicable collective labour agreement.
  • 27 days of annual leave plus 13 additional days off.
  • Individual learning and development opportunities.
  • An employee discount and a lease scheme.
  • Work in an engaged and enthusiastic organization.

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