Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Breda - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Join Us as Operations Manager Element Breda
At Element Breda were not just testing materials were helping shape the worlds most critical industries. From energy and chemicals to steel and aerospace our laboratories ensure that the materials powering pipelines protecting aircraft and building our future meet the highest standards of safety performance and reliability. Thats why our motto is simple yet powerful: Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today
Were looking for a dynamic and driven Operations Manager to lead our Breda this pivotal role youll guide a talented team to deliver timely accurate and high-quality test results driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with the highest safety and quality standards.
If youre a proven leader with a passion for precision innovation and people plus you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same wed love to have you help us make certain of what truly matters.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Operational Responsibilities
- Ensures full compliance with company safety quality and people programs maintaining ISO and QA standards across all operations
- Directs coordinates and monitors daily activities of lab operations managers and supervisors under the guidance of the General Manager
- Leads and promotes a strong safety-first culture driving safety performance awareness initiatives and adherence to SQDCP and 5S routines
- Champions continuous improvement fostering a culture that prioritises incremental process enhancements to improve quality efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Sets direction to ensure production goals and customer expectations are consistently met in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Develops and mentors staff to build an engaged capable and high-performing team aligned with organisational goals
- Provides effective coaching communication and inspiration to direct and indirect reports to ensure workforce readiness and accountability
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Fully accountable for direct reports and departmental leadership decisions including hiring performance management and scheduling
- Oversees workload balancing overtime approval and timekeeping to maintain operational efficiency
- Cultivates a respectful inclusive and compliant workplace culture that supports collaboration problem-solving and adherence to conduct standards
Skills / Qualifications
- BSc (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline; or minimum 7 years management experience ideally in operations within a fast-growth organisation
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory safety and quality systems (ISO 45001 ISO 17025 or equivalent)
- Experienced in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Six Sigma Kaizen Lean Manufacturing 5S)
- Strong computer literacy and project management skills
- Proven technical leadership and operational management experience within laboratory or technical environments
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Diversity Statement
Bij Element zijn we er altijd trots op onze mensen op de eerste plaats te zetten. Wij zijn een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt en diversiteit en inclusie beschouwt als fundamenteel voor onze visie om the worlds most trusted testing partner te worden.
Alle geschikte kandidaten worden in aanmerking genomen voor een dienstverband op basis van objectieve werkgerelateerde criteria en zonder rekening te houden met de volgende kenmerken: leeftijd handicap etnische afkomst geslacht burgerlijke staat ras religie verantwoordelijkheid voor afhankelijke personen seksuele geaardheid of genderidentiteit of andere kenmerken in overeenstemming met de toepasselijke wetgeving.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
