• 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

Manager Quality, Environment, Product Labelling & Management systems – Swalmen

Introduction   De WEPA Groep is een middelgroot familiebedrijf dat al sinds 1948 als de “Westfälische Papierfabrik” in Arnsberg (Duitsland) is gevestigd. Het behoort tot de drie grootste Europese fabrikanten en is marktleider in de productie van hygiënepapier van gerecyclede vezels. Producten betreffen toiletpapier, keukenrol, zakdoekjes, tissues, handdoekpapier, servetten, poetsrollen, ontinkte pulp, onderzoektafelpapier en dispensers. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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