Operations Manager - Netherlands Assembly Plant
Key Skills
Job Description
- Management responsibility for all functional areas in assembly operations. Lead, manage, grow and develop team members, while continually developing a team of High-Performance teams. Build and strengthen the leadership team with Operations.
- Order Fulfillment; secure lead capacity to support ambitious EMEA revenue and growth targets by 2030. Build capacity with minimal head count growth.
- Quality; deliver Zero-Defect Execution. Embed quality into every process and system in belting assembly. Ensure reliability, traceability, and compliance at scale.
- Productivity: Accelerate Automation and Productivity Gains. Leverage automation and AI as design principles. Multiply productivity while integrating systems roadmap deliverables.
- Metrics: introduce new costing and productivity metrics. Measure cost of quality.
- New Product Integration: introduce new products seamlessly into assembly operations. Establish assembly readiness with clear functional ownership.
- Develop team members for the future. Develop and implement talent strategy. Upskill workforce for future systems.
- System Integration Optimization & Implementation. Ensure successful Change Management for key systems like WMS, MES and TMS/parcel software.
- Develop and maintain business plans with vital few initiatives, aligned with global manufacturing CSFs. Track, validate and ensure completion.
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain management within internationally operating companies
- A track record in developing and growing leaders.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional multi-cultural teams. Building effective relationships, team building, decision-making, communication, and people management.
- Continuous improvement skillset with thorough understanding of LEAN concepts, with problem solving and issue resolution skills.
- Experience with WMS, MES and TMS systems implementation.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management or Supply Chain.
- Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or Change Management certification is an advantage
Core Responsibilities
The Operations Manager will oversee assembly, warehousing, quality, and logistics while leading a team of over 125 employees. They are responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing system roadmaps, and ensuring safety and production continuity.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain management within international companies. A bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or supply chain is required, along with strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.
About Intralox
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Intralox is the global conveyance solutions leader, offering direct service for a broad range of industries in more than 100 countries. We specialize in innovative technologies, including Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting, ThermoDrive® technology, DirectDrive™ Spiral Systems and Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) equipment. Our products, combined with a powerful blend of engineering expertise, services and global support, are backed by the strongest written performance and delivery guarantees. Working with Intralox allows customers to experience our uncompromising commitment to providing sustainable solutions that create lasting value.