Associate Director Manufacturing

Lead the heartbeat of our operations and shape the future of our most iconic brands
At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, production isn't just about output. It is about pride, precision, and performance. As
Associate Director Manufacturing
, you oversee every step of the production journey at our Dongen site, where thousands of bottles of Coca-Cola, Aquarius and Fuze Tea are produced every single day.

You lead a team of five direct reports: four Production Managers, one Senior Manager Maintenance and a Labour Planner. With clear direction and purpose, you drive performance, safety, quality, and innovation across the site. You set the standard for operational excellence, and your leadership empowers others to deliver their best work, every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the production department with clear strategic direction and purpose
• Delivering on budget, volume, and quality targets
• Coaching, supporting, and developing production managers and their teams
• Ensuring full compliance with safety, maintenance, quality, environmental and sustainability standards
• Monitoring output and market service levels, ensuring reliable maintenance and cleaning execution
• Creating a positive and inclusive team culture where people feel valued, seen, and motivated
• Leading improvement projects and inspire and collaborating across departments to push continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Elevating quality by sharing your own deep technical expertise
• Driving talent development and engagement through performance coaching and inclusive leadership

Your profile
You are a strategic operator, a people leader, and a voice of clarity on the shop floor. Your calm and credible presence inspires confidence and ownership across your team.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in Food Technology or a similar technical discipline)
• A solid track record in manufacturing/operations within the process industry
• A natural leadership style that builds trust, accountability, and engagement
• Experience aligning teams across multiple layers of the business
• Strong communication skills in English, preferable also in Dutch
• Analytical thinking and a hands-on mindset
• The ability to translate big-picture strategy into day-to-day excellence

About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
At CCEP, we make magic happen. Every day. With over 42,000 colleagues across 31 countries, we bring iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Fuze Tea, and Sprite to millions of consumers. In the Netherlands, we are proud to produce 100% CO₂-neutral and use only recycled plastic (excluding cap and label). Together, we're building a future where brand, people, and planet are in perfect balance.

What We Offer
Working at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners means making an impact. On our iconic brands, our people, and our future. You'll join a fast-moving, forward-thinking environment where performance, initiative, and innovation are rewarded.

You can expect:

• A role with impact at a leading global company
• The chance to shape and grow a top-performing production site
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A culture that encourages learning, development, and career progression
• A dynamic team that's driven, collaborative, and inclusive

Interested?
Ready to lead one of the most vital parts of our business? Get in touch with Mike Gommans at or apply directly using the button below. The holiday season is just around the corner. We have decided to schedule the screenings during the week of January 5. Interviews will therefore be arranged starting from January 5.

We wish you a refreshing 2026