Manager Repair & Quality at Container Centralen

Lyncwise Executive Search; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Container Centralen is seeking a Manager Repair & Quality to oversee the European repair network, ensuring operational performance, quality standards and cost efficiency across nine international partners.

The role reports to the COO and leads one direct report, with potential to expand the team as the Operations organisation evolves, driving standardisation and continuous improvement across CC's European operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in repair operations, production, manufacturing, warehousing, quality or supply chain environments.
• Experience managing external operational partners and driving performance through KPIs.
• Experience with quality management, audits and continuous improvement.
• Experience with cost control, supplier management and operational performance.
• Experience working in an international operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the European repair network to ensure operational performance, quality standards and cost efficiency across nine international partners.
• Drive quality standards, compliance and continuous development across partners.
• Collaborate with the COO and the wider Operations Leadership Team to improve repair processes, standardisation and operational reliability across CC's European operations.
• Build and develop the team within the Operations organisation as it evolves.

Skills

Operational leadership

KPI management

Quality management

Cost efficiency

Partner management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or related

Job description

The Manager Repair & Quality is responsible for the operational performance, quality standards, cost efficiency and continuous development of Container Centralen's European repair network.

The role ensures predictable and reliable repair execution across nine international repair partners by combining operational excellence, quality management, partner leadership and continuous improvement. You ensure repair activities are aligned with Control Tower priorities while driving consistent quality, compliance and cost performance across the network.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead one direct report, with the opportunity to further build and develop the team as the Operations organisation continues to evolve. You will work closely with the Manager Availability & S&OP and the wider Operations Leadership Team to continuously improve repair processes, standardisation and operational reliability across Container Centralen's European operations.

Personal profile

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in repair operations, production, manufacturing, warehousing, quality or supply chain environments
• Experience managing external operational partners and driving performance through KPIs
• Experience with quality management, audits and continuous improvement
• Experience with cost control, supplier management and operational performance
• Experience working in an international operational environment

Container Centralen

Container Centralen (CC) contributes to a more sustainable future through its smart pooling system and reusable transport items (RTIs) for the efficient transport of plants and flowers across Europe. Since its foundation in 1977, the company has grown into the European market leader in reusable transport packaging for the horticultural industry. Every day, millions of plants and flowers are transported using CC's standardized containers, connecting growers, wholesalers, retailers and logistics partners through one integrated European network.

Today, Container Centralen generates annual revenues of approximately €65 million and employs around 75 people across Europe. The company operates an extensive network of approximately fifty depot locations, supported by repair partners and logistics providers throughout Europe. The company is headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. The Management Team consists of the CEO, COO, CCO and CFO.

Circularity and reuse have been at the heart of CC's business model for almost fifty years. As European legislation increasingly promotes reusable packaging solutions, Container Centralen is well positioned to further strengthen its market-leading role.

Following a long period of operational stability, the company has entered a new phase of growth and transformation. Supported by a new Management Team, Container Centralen is investing in technology, operational excellence and organisational development to build a more scalable European business and strengthen its market-leading position.

Operations plays a central role in this transformation. A new Operations Leadership Team is being established, reporting directly to the COO, consisting of the existing Manager Availability & S&OP and three new positions: Manager Depot & Transport, Manager Repair & Quality and Manager Operations Innovation & Development. Together, they will build a more integrated and continuously improving Operations organisation and provide the operational foundation for CC's next phase of growth.

For more information please visit: https://container-centralen.com