Operations manager

As Operations Manager, you are focused on organising an effective and efficient production process. In close cooperation with the management, you develop a vision for the organisation and for the production department. You know how to translate this vision into concrete and achievable goals. Are you up for the challenge?

About the role

Together with your team, you as a operations manager go for it to achieve the agreed goals. You know how to bring your enthusiasm to the organisation. You continue to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude of the production organisation. As Manager Operations, you often coach and supervise the Production Manager, Head of Technical Services, Planners and Purchasing employees.

Responsibilities

• Setting concrete goals;
• Managing the production organisation;
• Intensive contact on work preparation and planning;
• Making optimal use of processes and systemin;
• Reducing failure costs Continuous improvement, implementation and securing with e.g. procedures;
• Analysing the operating results Making choices when it comes to outsourcing or not;
• An important voice in the procurement and replacement of machinery;
• Directing employee development;
• Contributing to the recruitment and selection processes;
• Ensuring clear and open communication, including work meetings;
• Encouraging good cooperation with customers (together with sales);
• Ensuring a safe working situation. Attention to RI&E and health and safety activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• In possession of an HBO degree;
• Several years of experience as Production Manager, Operations Manager or Plant Manager;
• Experience with budget responsibility and investment projects;
• Proven 'track record' in TPM/Lean/continuous improvement;
• Strong in leadership and employee development;
• Results-oriented, analytical and service-oriented;
• High sense of responsibility;
• Open basic attitude, a people person with a lot of social connection;
• Excellent communication skills.

Are you interested or curious about the possibilities? Then get in touch for an exploratory interview. Hope to speak to you soon!

Note: A thorough understanding of the Dutch language is mandatory