Operations Manager (3513)

IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Environmental Solutions in the Netherlands is seeking an Operations Manager to drive operational excellence by overseeing safety initiatives, trainings, and the implementation of KPIs and standard operating procedures. The role requires leadership across branches, coordination with regional and corporate teams, and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost control.

You will optimize fleet and labor utilization, conduct regular inventory checks, and guide continuous improvements to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing budgets and executing business strategies.
• Proven ability to manage cross-department relationships with leadership.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail to improve quality and performance.
• Excellent customer presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with leasing or logistics/transport industries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, transportation, and environmental policies through training and assessments.
• Implement and maintain standard work instructions with strong training and communication.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers and corporate teams to meet KPIs.
• Optimize fleet and labor utilization to align with Operations Directors.
• Conduct quarterly inventory counts for fleet, rolling stock, and PPE.
• Utilize capacity planning tools to support Unit on Rent (UOR) growth and VAPS inventory.
• Train service staff on Standard Work Instructions and staffing.
• Provide safe, timely, cost-effective delivery of services through systems.
• Lead branch assessments to drive performance improvements.
• Use Net Promoter Score to address internal issues and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Project management

Attention to detail

Customer presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors degree preferred in related field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Project

SAP

Job description

About The Job

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving the operational success of the business. This role oversees safety initiatives and training, while implementing and evaluating key performance indicators and standard operating procedures. Success will be achieved by executing both short- and long-term strategies to enhance operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ironclad Safety, Transportation, and Environmental Policies, supporting health and safety through training, assessments, and workplace improvements.
• Implement and maintain standard work instructions with strong training and communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers, Regional Managers, and corporate departments to execute strategic initiatives and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Optimize fleet and labor utilization to meet customer demand in alignment with Operations Directors.
• Conduct quarterly inventory counts for fleet, rolling stock, and PPE to ensure proper maintenance and accountability.
• Utilize capacity planning tools to support Unit on Rent (UOR) growth and manage Value Added Products and Services (VAPS) inventory.
• Train and monitor service employees on Standard Work Instructions, ensuring branch staffing and process implementation.
• Provide safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of services through proper systems and support.
• Lead periodic branch assessments to evaluate performance and drive training and development.
• Use the Net Promoter Score (NPS) system to address internal issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Ensure on-time deliveries, returns, and high product quality (<60-day calls and First Time Quality).

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with relevant field experience.
• 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations, including budget management and executing business strategies.
• Proven ability to manage cross-departmental relationships and work with executive and field leadership.
• Experienced in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, focused on improving quality and performance.
• Excellent customer presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in leasing (e.g., construction materials, auto-leasing) or related industries like logistics or transportation.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse, matrixed organizations.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM software (Salesforce); experience with MS Project and SAP is a plus.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

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