Maurice Vaassen
About Maurice Vaassen
Maurice Vaassen is the Acting General Manager at Berry Deventer and Berry Heerewaarden, with a focus on strategy and business support. He has extensive experience in lean manufacturing and operations management, primarily with IAC Group, where he held various positions from 2006 to 2018.
Current Role at Berry
Maurice Vaassen currently holds the position of Strategy and Business Support, as well as Acting General Manager at Berry Deventer and Berry Heerewaarden. He has been with Berry Plastics since 2018, accumulating six years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and providing business support to enhance operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at IAC Group
Before joining Berry Plastics, Maurice Vaassen worked at IAC Group in various roles from 2006 to 2018. His positions included Industrial Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Plant Manager. He served as Manager of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement for the German and Benelux regions, demonstrating his expertise in lean manufacturing principles and operational management.
Education Background
Maurice Vaassen studied at Zuyd Hogeschool, also known as Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, where he earned his bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2004. This educational foundation has contributed to his professional development and expertise in operations and management.
Lean Manufacturing Expertise
Throughout his career, Maurice Vaassen has specialized in lean manufacturing practices. His roles at IAC Group included Lean Manufacturing Coordinator and Operations and Lean Manager, where he focused on implementing lean methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing processes.