Dutch dairy and cheese producer scaling production with supply chain optimization
Royal A-ware is a family-owned food manufacturer in Lopik, Netherlands, producing cheese, dairy, and tapas for domestic and export markets. The hiring mix skews heavily toward manufacturing (37 roles) and engineering (23), with active projects centered on production-line expansion, process optimization, and waste reduction—typical of a growth-stage processor modernizing operations. The tech stack is enterprise-grade (SAP-adjacent via Infor M3, Power BI for analytics, Siemens industrial controls) but shows no active adoption of emerging tools, suggesting the organization is focused on operational execution rather than digital transformation.
Notable leadership hires: Supply Chain Planning Lead, Operations Director, Production Team Lead
Royal A-ware operates as a vertically integrated dairy processor, managing everything from milk sourcing through cheese production, packaging, and logistics across a 1,000+ person workforce. The company produces cheese, fresh dairy products, cream, milk powder, and ready-to-eat tapas, with distribution across the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and international export channels. Manufacturing and supply-chain planning are the operational core, supported by ERP (Infor M3) and analytics (Power BI, Cognos, Anaplan) infrastructure. Current initiatives focus on expanding production capacity, optimizing ingredient flows, and meeting food-safety and sustainability compliance targets.
Siemens industrial controllers (Step 7) and ABB systems for manufacturing; Infor M3 for enterprise planning; Power BI and Cognos for analytics; WMS for warehouse operations.
Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain, with headquarters in Lopik.
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