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Operations manager a.i.

North Holland Temp View Job Description
The Operations Manager a.i. will be responsible for the daily leadership and performance of a production operation within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role focuses on driving KPI achievement, developing teams, ensuring compliance with procedures, and implementing operational improvements to support business objectives.

Updated 31/08/2026

  • Play a key role in driving operational excellence
  • Assignment for 4 months

About Our Client

Our client is an established manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated pharmaceuticals industry in North Holland. The company is focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality assurance and the development of high-performing teams.

Job Description

In this role as Operations Manager a.i. you will:

  • Lead and oversee daily production operations.
  • Translate operational and production strategy into departmental objectives and execution plans.
  • Monitor production performance and ensure achievement of operational targets.
  • Define, track and report on departmental KPIs.
  • Drive productivity, quality, safety and efficiency improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyse operational performance and identify opportunities to reduce losses and improve results.
  • Ensure operational processes are consistently executed according to established procedures and standards.
  • Collaborate with workforce planning teams to ensure optimal staffing levels and shift coverage.
  • Manage relationships with external staffing partners and monitor service performance.
  • Lead, coach and develop Team Leads and Assistant Team Leads.
  • Support the creation and execution of training and development plans for operational employees.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders across planning, implementation and training functions.
  • Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding productivity and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.

The Successful Applicant

For this role as Operations Manager a.i. you need:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production or operations environment.
  • Experience leading managers, supervisors or Team Leads.
  • Experience within pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, packaging or other regulated production environments.
  • Strong operational and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to drive KPI improvements and operational performance.
  • Experience managing larger teams within a production setting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.
  • Change management experience and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.
  • Knowledge of GMP, GDP or comparable quality and compliance standards is preferred.



Please note: this role is exclusively available for self-employed professionals based in the Netherlands.

What's on Offer

  • An interim assignment with an immediate start.
  • Contract duration until at least 1 January.
  • Full-time on-site working environment.
  • Opportunity to lead a critical production operation and make a visible business impact.
  • Exposure to a dynamic and highly regulated manufacturing environment.



Please note: If you are interested or if you know someone who can be a good fit, please reach out to my colleague Manon.

Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7093316

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Operational Excellence / Lean
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Jobs by location
North Holland
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-082026-7093316