EMEA Site Operations Lead

Beacon Executive; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Executive leads an international industrial group seeking an experienced EMEA Site Operations Lead to drive site performance across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS and Facilities. The role demands hands-on leadership to create a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring senior operations or site leadership experience, a strong track record in cost and efficiency improvements, and practical Lean/CI expertise, with fluent English and Dutch;

Qualifications

• Senior Operations, Site Management or Operational Leadership experience in an industrial/manufactured/distribution environment.
• Experience leading broad multi-functional operations across Operations and Supply Chain.
• Strong track record in improving cost, efficiency, productivity, on-time delivery and customer service.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience with practical implementations.
• Strong people leadership and hands-on, pragmatic management style.
• Experience leading operational and cultural change and challenging established ways of working.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience relevant.
• Degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain; Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Location: full-time site-based.
• Languages: Dutch proficiency and business English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for site operational performance with focus on safety, cost, efficiency, productivity and service delivery.
• Lead day‑to‑day activities across Operations and Supply Chain including planning, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution and assembly/light manufacturing.
• Drive operational excellence, Lean and Continuous Improvement to improve processes and on-time delivery.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, cost plans and forecasts and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead and develop multi-functional teams, creating a high-performance culture with clear ownership and accountability.
• Take responsibility for Quality, EHS and compliance, including audits and continuous improvement.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, assets and capital projects.
• Drive the use of ERP/MRP systems, KPIs and management information to support performance and decision-making.

Skills

People leadership

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

SAP experience

Education

Degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

For an international industrial organisation, Beacon Executive is searching for an experienced and hands‑on EMEA Site Operations Lead. This is a broad site leadership role with responsibility for the overall operational performance. The scope includes Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, Warehouse & Distribution, Assembly/Light Manufacturing, Quality, EHS and Facilities. The position reports directly to international senior management.

A key part of the mandate is to further improve operational performance and lead the site through its next phase of development. We are therefore looking for a strong change agent who combines operational expertise with visible, hands‑on leadership and who can build a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for site operational performance, with a focus on safety, cost, efficiency, productivity and service delivery.
• Lead day‑to‑day activities across Operations and Supply Chain, including planning, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution and assembly/light manufacturing.
• Drive operational excellence, Lean and Continuous Improvement, improving processes, performance and on‑time delivery.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, cost plans and forecasts and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Lead and develop multi‑functional teams, creating a high‑performance culture with clear ownership and accountability.
• Take overall responsibility for Quality, EHS and compliance, including audits and continuous improvement.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, assets and capital projects.
• Drive effective use of ERP/MRP systems, KPIs and management information to support performance and decision‑making.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a Senior Operations, Site Management or Operational Leadership position within an industrial, manufacturing, engineered‑product or distribution environment.
• Experience leading broad, multi‑functional operations across Operations and Supply Chain.
• A strong track record in improving cost, efficiency, productivity, on‑time delivery and customer service.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, combined with practical experience implementing improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership and a hands‑on, pragmatic management style.
• Demonstrable experience leading operational and cultural change and challenging established ways of working.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and performance management; SAP experience is relevant.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline is desirable; Lean/Six Sigma certification is strongly preferred.
• Location: full‑time site‑based.
• Languages: Dutch proficiency and business fluency in English are required. German is an advantage.