EMEA Site Operations Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

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

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;