Process Operations Manager

The Company
A leading international dairy and food manufacturing organization with large scale production operations and a strong focus on quality, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
The organization operates advanced manufacturing facilities and produces a diverse portfolio of food ingredients and finished products for global markets. Continuous improvement, employee development, and innovation are at the core of its operations.

Role description
As a Process Operations Manager, you will lead a production team within a dynamic manufacturing environment operating in a rotating 5 shift system. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, product quality, production continuity, and operational performance while developing and coaching employees.
This role combines people leadership with operational ownership, requiring a professional who can drive continuous improvement, manage change effectively, and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities
- Lead and manage production teams operating within a 5 shift environment.
- Ensure a safe working environment and maintain compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Monitor and manage the complete production process from raw materials through to finished products.
- Coordinate activities with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Coach, motivate, and develop team members to maximize performance and engagement.
- Drive ownership, accountability, and teamwork across the production operation.
- Develop and implement annual operational and team plans.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate training and development.
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify process optimization opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Maintain operational stability while managing change and improvement projects.

Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience leading teams within a 5 shift operation is preferred.
- Strong people management, coaching, and leadership skills.
- Ability to engage employees during organizational and operational change.
- Food industry experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of quality systems, food safety, and hygiene requirements.
- Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing technology.
- Supply Chain experience is required.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- Dutch language proficiency is mandatory.
- English language skills are an advantage.
- Experience managing operational performance and team development.

Other Information
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