You might think there are only two main ingredients in The Swaen malts. But beside the very best barley and the purest water, we also have a secret ingredient – the talent of our people. They bring together the art and science of malting. It’s time to meet our team.
Commercial | Supply chain | Production | Maintenance & energy | QAQC & WWT | Staff
Our commercial team
Our commercial team is passionate about bringing our quality malts to craft brewers and distillers worldwide. We work closely with brewers to help them achieve their vision in every glass. Whether you’re exploring new flavours, refining a recipe, or expanding your production, our team is here to guide you in selecting the ideal malts to bring your creations to life.
Our supply chain team
These people ensure that every order meets the high standards we promise to our customers. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability, the supply chain team works behind the scenes to coordinate logistics, manage inventory, and streamline processes so that our customers receive their malt when they need it, in perfect condition.

Toine Rijn
Chauffeur

Angelique Roest
Business support

Ann Taalman
Financial stocks

Marco Vandermeulen
Planning
Our production team
The full journey of malt creation – from malting to roasting and bagging – comes to fruition thanks to our production team. With skilled hands and an unwavering commitment, they carefully monitor every step of the process, bringing precision and passion to each batch. Driven by dedication and expertise, our production team is integral to delivering the quality malt our customers know and trust.

Wouter De Sutter
Head malting

Stefan Dieleman
Operator malting

Jens van Haut
Operator malting

Dennis Hermans
Operator malting

Orest Hutnyk
Operator malting

Jesse Jonkheijm
Operator malting

Ivan Matviichuk
Operator malting

Oleksii Tymchenko
Operator malting
Vacancy for Operator malting
We are looking for an Operator for our malthouse, because multitasking miracle worker is not an official title. As an Operator you are working with our natural production process daily …

Leander Dieleman
Operator roaster

Niels Dieleman
Operator roaster

Bjorn den Hamer
Operator roaster

Frank Luteijn
Operator roaster

Lars de Poorter
Operator roaster
Operator Roaster vacancy
Comedy Central, can you help us out? In this Operator Roaster vacancy, we are looking for our very own Roast Master. Would you like to operate this process and be part of our enthusiastic team of Roasting Plant Operators?

Mike Hermans
Operator bagging

Tomasz Uszynski
Operator bagging

Annet Wolf-Netten
Operator bagging
Our maintenance & energy team
Our maintenance team is essential to keeping our operations running smoothly. In addition to maintenance, they are committed to optimizing energy use across our facilities. Their expertise keeps The Swaen at the forefront of efficient and eco-conscious malt production, supporting our mission to deliver excellence in every batch.

Marin Stjepic
Plant manager

Peter de Maat
Workshop chief mechanic

Emir Bekic
Workshop Mechanic

Michal Jasienczuk
Workshop Mechanic
Vacancy for Electrician
Are you not afraid of a little tension? That’s good to hear, because we have a vacancy for an electrician for our Technical Department. Fixing breakdowns, carrying out repairs and …
Vacancy for Technical Service Engineer
Breakdown on the production line? You, as a Technical Service Engineer, will solve it! Performing maintenance, making improvement proposals and being the linchpin between …
Our QAQC & WWT team
The quality control and quality assurance team is dedicated to upholding the high standards that define our malt. They monitor every stage of production, from raw materials to the final product, ensuring consistency, safety, and exceptional quality in each batch. In tandem, our wastewater treatment team plays a vital role in managing and minimizing our environmental impact.

Ranjan Paudel
Quality & WWT

Elize-Veron Allonsius
Laboratory

Lian De Graaf-Steijaert
Laboratory

Katinka van Laere
Laboratory
Our staff
Behind every batch of malt at The Swaen is a dedicated team that keeps our operations thriving. Each member of this diverse group plays a crucial role in the mission of The Swaen, embodying our commitment to quality, integrity, and service at every level of the company.

Jos Haeck
Malt master

Pascaline Koetsenruijter
Financial controller

Svitlana Kysliak
Cleaning

Evy Van Waeyenberghe
HR manager