Plant Manager Zwolle • Mercuri Urval

In this position you will be part of the Dutch branche of a major European consumer goods manufacturer, specialising in the private label and brand business. You will oversee plant operations of two sites (active 24/7) with appr. 180 employees. Your primary objectives include significantly improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness and reducing scrap costs through the cultivation of a World Class Manufacturing culture. 

Core tasks and responsibilities:

• Optimizing the performance and quality of production and the organization in general while ensuring cost-efficient products and on-time delivery to customers.
• Implementing a World Class Manufacturing culture and cultivating a continuous improvement and SHEQ culture throughout the organisation. Lead initiatives such as benchmarking and sharing best practices.
• Leading operations utilizing data-driven decision-making and performance metrics.
• Leading the operational team, enhancing capabilities through targeted training and development.
• For the longer term, develop a site strategy with clearly defined expectations to establish a mature organization that ensures both quality and flexibility.
• Achieving consistent financial performance with a focus on profitability and cost management.
• Reports to Managing Director NL. 

Our client is looking for an experienced operational leader in manufacturing environments, with a strategic mind, with the ability to formulate a longer-term site strategy. You are a proactive change agent who works closely with the team to support them in the transformation toward Operational Excellence. You set the right example, bring people on board, and establish structure and stability to the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational management positions.
• Specialized training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar is a plus.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Integrated Work System (IWS) principles.
• In-depth technical expertise with manufacturing machinery/equipment.
• Proficiency in utilizing data-driven decision-making and performance metrics (e.g., OEE, SPC).
• Fluent Dutch and English (written and spoken). German is a plus. 

Our client offers an exciting plant management role within an organisation that consistently invests in its facilities (€10-15 million annually). This is your chance to leverage your proven track record and leadership capabilities to develop a World Class Manufacturing organization, with a strategic focus on long-term objectives. You get the mandate and support to realise the high-quality ambitions together with motivated colleagues. Good remuneration package. 

Interested? 
Please send your CV through (ref.no. NL-08561). Since this is a confidential procedure, more information about the company will be shared in a later stage. For more information about the role, please contact Joeri van Spijk on or via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina..

The company is a family-owned business with a very long history, specializing in the production of consumer goods for the European market. It focuses on both private label and branded products in the household and personal care sectors. The Dutch branch of the company operates two manufacturing sites.