Jurgen Smits

Jurgen Smits is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and supply chain management, currently serving as Manager of the Gutroom Competence Center and Manager of Operations for the Casings Division at Van Hessen bv since April 2011. Previous roles include Business Process Engineer at PURAC and a decade of experience at Van Hessen bv in various capacities, including Manager of Supply Chain Worldwide and Production and General Manager in Shanghai, where a focus on process improvement and resource optimization was key. Additionally, Jurgen Smits has held a Researcher position at ABB Lummus Global and holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, complemented by multiple professional certifications in management and Lean Six Sigma.