• Paper Support One

  • Connecting Paper Executives

  • Working in paper since 1995

  • Specialized in the knowledge axis

  • Always seeking smart solutions

About us

Proudly serving the industry since 1995

Paper Support One is an executive search agency solely focused on the paper, board and tissue industry in Europe. Founded in 1995, we have been servicing many multinationals in the industry. Our focus is on the recruitment of candidates in the knowledge axis: job positions for which specific industry knowledge is essential e.g. operations, production, technology, etc. We have developed and maintained a vast network among professionals in the industry. This gives us the capability to quickly identify potential solutions for your organisation. Because in the end, we understand that a paper mill needs to keep running and time is of the essence.

Sole focus on the paper industry

Expertise in knowledge axis

Streamlined recruitment process

Success rate of 95 %

Our services

A solution for every problem

Executive search

Executive search is the foundation of our business. Over the years, our consultants have helped numerous paper and board companies build their management teams. We focus on job positions which require specific industry knowledge, like Mill Directors, Operations managers, Production-, Maintenance-, Engineering- and Technology managers. With deep industry and functional knowledge, we help you find the right person for the job and together we will have a lasting impact on your organisation. Due to our focus on the paper industry, our network amongst industry-professionals is unmatched in the business.

Interim management

We can supply interim managers to take over for a specific period of time or to contribute a particular type of expertise that an organisation lacks, perhaps only temporarily. Our interim managers can for example assist your organisation when facing a reorganisation or striking out on a different course. Most importantly, our managers add value to your organisation on a broad spectrum of issues, such as management of operations, change, maintenance, etc. We have a group of approximately twenty experienced managers working interim management assignments. All of our managers have numerous years of relevant work experience in the paper industry.

Graduate programs

Attracting young talent is essential for your future planning. Paper Support One has a track record in recruiting young talents for the industry. In Europe only a few universities provide Master Degrees for Paper and Packaging technology. In the past years we have built up a good relationship with those universities. We know exactly how to approach the graduates and we are well-connected with the student associations. We are able to recruit Master Degree students with an education background in the knowledge axis of the paper industry. Matches are based on competences, culture fit, management potential and ambition.

Meet our team

The people behind Paper Support One

Pim van Meeuwen

Managing Director

Pim van Meeuwen

Managing Director

M: +31 6 532 65511
E: pim.van.meeuwen@papersupportone.com

Josy Martens

Researcher

Josy Martens

Researcher

M: +31 43 326 08 00
E: josy.martens@papersupportone.com

Our clients

Job positions

Productie Engineer – VHP Security Paper – Ugchelen

Introductie   De Productie Engineer ondersteun en adviseer jij de Operations Manager bij technische en technologische vraagstukken Over de werkgever VHP Security Paper te Ugchelen, dat deel uitmaakt van het Franse Oberthur Fiduciaire, is al sinds 1644 wereldwijd een toonaangevende producent van state-of-the-art bankbiljettenpapier. Het is een uniek bedrijf (175 medewerkers) waar het succes wordt […]

Projectleider energietransitie en innovatie – Hoofddorp – Nederland

Introductie  Als projectleider energietransitie en innovatie weet jij als geen ander wat onze leden nodig hebben en dit zet je om in concrete projecten, waar je samen met hen aan werkt. Je hebt interesse in het leiden van projecten van A tot Z en je hebt een intrensieke drive om bedrijfsprocessen verder te verduurzamen. Over […]

Product Engineer – VHP Security Paper – Ugchelen – The Netherlands

Introduction    At this position you will be mainly in charge to coordinate the production orders from the customers’ requests to the paper dispatch. Organization VHP is a medium-sized company with 170 employees. The departments within VHP are very approachable. Every age group is represented within our organization. We also have an active personnel association, […]

Safety Manager m/v – Eerbeek, Nederland

Introductie Als Safety Manager ben je het aanspreekpunt op het gebied van Veiligheid & Arbo. Je speelt een cruciale rol in het promoten van de veiligheidscultuur binnen onze organisatie. Je coacht je collega’s hierin en dan met name de safety ambassadors binnen de organisatie. Het mede opzetten en geven van gerichte (gedrags-) trainingen zal een belangrijke taak zijn. […]

Project Manager Paper Machine CAPEX projects – SAPPI Europe – Gratkorn, Austria

Introduction    Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper pulp, paper-based and biorefinery solutions to its customers in over 150 countries. Formed in 1936 in South Africa, Sappi established itself in Europe through a series of acquisitions that started in the 1990’s in the UK, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. […]

Project Manager PULP CAPEX projects – SAPPI Europe – Gratkorn, Austria

Introduction    Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper pulp, paper-based and biorefinery solutions to its customers in over 150 countries. Formed in 1936 in South Africa, Sappi established itself in Europe through a series of acquisitions that started in the 1990’s in the UK, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. […]

Process Engineer Paper Machine – Maastricht

Introduction The process engineer is responsible to realize, maintain and optimize the production process by giving effective support and advices to the production supervisor of the paper machine. He / she is promoting process innovation and simplification. Divines projects to reduce all forms of waste to increase efficiency and / or reduce costs. He / […]

Process Engineer Coating Machine – Maastricht

Introduction The process engineer is responsible to realize, maintain and optimize the production process by giving effective support and advices to the production supervisor of the Coating line. He / she is promoting process innovation and simplification. Divines projects to reduce all forms of waste to increase efficiency and / or reduce costs. He / […]

Sales Director France – Home Office

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction The Sales Director is in charge of selling the RDM product portfolio in France. He/she defines and implements the company’s business strategy in accordance with objectives of economic profitability and the general strategy determined by the Sales Director. He/she strictly collaborates with the Mills to assure achieving the P&L budget results. He/she gives market […]

European Management Graduate Programme – Paper Division – Viana, Portugal

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction DS Smith is committed to developing talent across all levels of the organisation. To help us continue to run the successful business DS Smith is today, we invest a significant amount of time, effort and attention in our graduates – who we see as our future leaders. Organization DS Smith is a leading provider […]

Group Engineering Manager – The Netherlands

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction In this new role, the Group Engineering Manager’s primary objective is to lead and direct the efforts of the central and regional engineering teams towards building World Class capabilities in maintenance and Capex deployment across the group Organization Solidus has an operating footprint across the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, France and the United Kingdom […]

H&S manager – Madrid

This position has succesfully been filled

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Group Manager Technical Customer Support – Home office or Mill in Europe

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction The Manager Technical Customer Service has the overall coordination responsibility of the technical customer service for the Board Grades produced by our client mills. Strictly cooperate with the Supply Chain, Sales and Operations organisation in each area, assuring technical support on field applications through a TCS network made of people in mills as well […]

Operational Excellence Manager – Maastricht / Lanaken

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction SPE&i is a transformational journey – which was launched at Sappi in 2016 – that aims to sustainably drive operational excellence by harvesting the potential of every individual in our company. Working within a framework of operational excellence, the journey starts with collating from the teams what runs well and what can be improved. […]

Plant Director – Eerbeek

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction DS Smith Paper De Hoop is gevestigd in Eerbeek (Gelderland) en produceert met ruim 170 medewerkers circa 360.000 ton hoogwaardige pulp op basis van oud papier. Op basis hiervan wordt jaarlijks 360.000 ton verpakkingspapier geproduceerd met name bestemd voor de golfkarton industrie. De productie van papier vindt plaats met behulp van hoogwaardige en zeer […]

European Paper Graduate Programme – Asschaffenburg, Germany

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction International settingThe Paper Graduate Programme will be split across several paper mills in Europe (The Netherlands, UK, Italy, France, Germany, Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria). By joining the graduate programme, you will be given the opportunity to gain a solid professional experience by working on strategic projects and develop your management skills. Your position allows […]

Operations manager – The Netherlands

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction Oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. Interacts with senior management to assure all financial and KPI targets are met and that kaizen is continuous.  Provide overall leadership and management of plant personnel […]

European Manufacturing Trainee (m/f) – Europe

This position has succesfully been filled

Introduction For a leading international paper company with mills in Europe, USA and South Africa we are looking for top technical talent.  Function Purpose of the job: the two year European Management Trainee Programme has the purpose to develop future managers. It consists of two or more multidisciplinary assignments which can be situated in different […]

Contact details

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    Paper Support One
    Fort Willemweg 13
    6219 PA MAASTRICHT
    The Netherlands

    T: +31 (0)43 326 08 00