Supervisor Operations

To strengthen our Operations team. In this role, you will take ownership of the daily operation, engages employees in continuous improvement, and drives operational excellence through Lean principles.

De positie

• Lead, develop and inspire a production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals while creating a high-performing and engaged work environment.
• Take ownership of the daily operation, balancing people, resources and priorities to ensure reliable and efficient production performance.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous development through visible leadership, coaching and employee engagement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Management to remove barriers, solve challenges and drive operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, leading problem-solving efforts and engaging employees in improving the way work is done.
• Ensure improvements are standardized, documented and anchored in daily operations.
• Deliver sustainable results by implementing and embedding improvements that enhance productivity, process stability and overall operational performance.

Wat breng jij

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Management or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Proven experience leading production teams and driving cross functional improvements
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid project management skills (planning, execution, stakeholder management).
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive change in complex organizations.
• Strong communication, facilitation and people-development skills, with the ability to identify, coach and grow talent.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.