Chief Operating Officer

Cleantron cleantech batteries; Nieuw-Vennep; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dynamic working environment

Room for personal input

Personal training options

Zusammenfassung

Cleantron, a Dutch cleantech company that engineers and produces Li-ion batteries in Nieuw-Vennep, is seeking a COO to shape its operational strategy and end-to-end value chain. You will lead procurement, logistics, supply chain, and quality, driving scalability, margin improvement, and reliable supply.

With 8–10 years of senior ops experience and a proven track record in procurement and ISO 9001, you will professionalize operations and push digitalization to support rapid growth in Europe.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• 8–10 years of operational management experience with end-to-end responsibility.
• Proven track record in procurement and supplier/vendor management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and process optimization.
• ISO 9001 quality management experience.

Aufgaben

• Developing and executing the operational and supply chain strategy.
• Professionalizing procurement policy and supplier management (risk & cost reduction).
• Implementing and leading S&OP to align supply and demand.
• Managing, coaching, and developing the operations and procurement teams.
• Expanding the digitalization and automation of operational processes.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain management

Procurement

Lean Six Sigma

Quality management

Change management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/Logistics

Jobbeschreibung

Cleantron is Dutch company that engineers and produces Li-ion batteries in Nieuw-Vennep, close to Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Our advanced batteries are used in many different applications such as Micro Mobility, Defense, Construction / Agri Equipment and all kinds of Industrial Equipment.

We aim to deliver worldclass products and services to mid-sized global OEM customers.

Are you excited by the idea to be part of the next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, that empowers Europe? We are looking for a COO who wants to be part of a fast-growing cleantech company, shaping the future of electrification.

Job Description

As COO, you hold end-to-end responsibility for Cleantron's operational strategy, procurement, and supply chain. In this executive role, you optimize the value chain from component to finished product, ensuring scalability, margin improvement, quality, and supply reliability.

You manage the procurement, logistics, supply chain, and quality departments as well as the production manager, translating our growth ambitions into future-proof operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the operational and supply chain strategy.
• Professionalizing procurement policy and supplier management (risk & cost reduction).
• Implementing and leading a mature S&OP process to optimally align supply and demand.
• Managing, coaching, and further developing the operations and procurement teams.
• Expanding the digitalization and automation of operational processes.

Job Requirements:

• At least a completed Master's or Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics.
• At least 8-10 years of operational management experience, including several years in a role with end-to-end responsibility (e.g., Director Supply Chain, Head of Procurement, or Operations Manager).
• Proven track record in procurement (negotiations, vendor management) and supply chain.
• Experience with change management and process optimization (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience with quality management (ISO 9001).
• Strategic vision combined with a pragmatic mindset.

What you bring

A blend of human, technical, and logistical expertise. Essential qualifications include a master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance or in Operations Management, ideally complemented by experience in management position. You master the English language.

What we offer

• Dynamic working environment in an innovative and fast-growing company
• An enthusiastic team, and room for personal input
• Personal training options