Kees Rijkers
About Kees Rijkers
Kees Rijkers serves as the RM Manager at SSI SCHÄFER in Waalwijk since 2019 and has extensive experience in maintenance and engineering management, currently holding a position at Patheon since 2017.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Kees Rijkers has been serving as the RM Manager at SSI SCHÄFER since 2019. His role involves overseeing various aspects of resource management within the organization. Located in Waalwijk, he has contributed to the company's operations for five years, focusing on optimizing processes and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Current Position at Patheon
In addition to his role at SSI SCHÄFER, Kees Rijkers has been employed as the Maintenance and Engineering Manager at Patheon since 2017. His responsibilities include managing maintenance operations and engineering projects in the Tilburg area, where he has accumulated seven years of experience in this position.
Educational Background
Kees Rijkers studied at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where he focused on electronics and earned an HBO degree. He also completed a management program at Acta. Furthermore, he pursued advanced studies in Maintenance Management, achieving an MSc through PT opleidingen in collaboration with the University of New Caledonia.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Kees Rijkers held various positions in the technical and maintenance fields. He worked at DAF Trucks NV as a Maintenance Manager from 2007 to 2010 and served as Manager Technische Dienst at Agristo BV from 2015 to 2017. He was also the Head of Technical Support & Tooling at LDM from 2010 to 2015.
Professional Certifications
Kees Rijkers has pursued several professional certifications to enhance his expertise. He completed a Six Sigma training program, achieving a black belt in lean methodologies from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he studied HACCP through Precon Food Management, further broadening his knowledge in quality management.