Site Leader Barneveld • Mercuri Urval

In this position you are part of the Stoneridge Electronics Division and P&L responsible for the plant operations in Barneveld with appr. 200 employees. Core tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading Stoneridge’s Customer and Team-Member focus of “Relentless Pursuit toward the Ideal State World Class Operations” (on Demand, One by One, Defect Free, Zero Waste, Safe), establishing a culture of producing ZERO Defects and exceeding KPIs.
• Provides direction to salaried and hourly production and support staff employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. The Site Leader leads the strategic actions aligning the Stoneridge Strategic A3 elements to the plant's daily, weekly, and monthly operating cadence and reporting.
• Responsible for successfully creating an environment focused on value creation through problem-solving, people development, and company values – driving Mutual Trust & Respect.
• Is the location source for leading continuous improvement, benchmarking and sharing best practices and leading talent development. He/she is also accountable for driving higher standards of excellence in safely manufacturing high-quality products while assuring cost-efficient products and on-time delivery to customers, and for maintaining an environment of positive employee relations in a team environment. Frequent contacts with the local work council.
• Manages FMDS (Floor Management Delivery System), drives department metrics (SQDCM) and problem-solve to address gaps, as well as leads the coaching and mentoring for Problem-Solving to drive root cause for any SQDCM misses.
• Reports to the Director Operations Europe

Stoneridge is looking for an experienced change agent in operations, a (team) relationship builder and strategic stakeholder manager. You have a successful track record in managing plant operations and world class performance in an international high demanding environment. Strong communicator, natural leader and people manager. Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business discipline or other related field is required; an MBA is a plus.
•  Experience with implementing Lean/world class culture in a manufacturing environment. Track record in automotive is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in leading multiple site or plant related functions in an organization - production, quality, supply chain and projects.
• Experience in international leadership, change and stakeholder management and ability to work effectively within a matrix environment.
• Strong process development background with demonstrated proficiency in gaining organizational commitment and agreement to execute new processes.
• Financial and commercial understanding and experience with technical maintenance.
• Fluent English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Stoneridge offers a challenging combined plant management and site facilitating role. The chance to use your track record and leadership skills to build a world class performing organization with a broad client and product portfolio in a market with strong growth perspectives. Mandate and support to realize the high-quality ambitions together with diverse, motivated and skilled colleagues. Attractive remuneration package.   

Interested? 
Apply directly via . You can find the vacancy or with ref.nr. SE-15245. Contact details for more information: Peter Duyvestijn, Senior Consultant Mercuri Urval via +31 (0) 40 2669800. See also

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets.
Stoneridge focuses on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Stoneridge core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions.

Stoneridge Barneveld (Orlaco at the time) was acquired by Stoneridge Inc. with HQ in the USA, in 2017.
As part of the Electronics Division, Stoneridge Barneveld has been on a journey of integration – including organization, processes and systems. As experts in camera technology Stoneridge Barneveld is contributing to positioning Stoneridge as leading provider of camera and monitor systems for commercial and industrial vehicles. The products contribute to enhancing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency across our industries. Stoneridge also offers aftermarket vision systems through global Orlaco Dealer Network.
In 2024 the site employs more than 280 employees. The site has a diverse international population.  

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Stoneridge does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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