Site Leader

The organisation

Our client is an international company that delivers advanced solutions to improve process performance and resource efficiency. With a strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement, the organisation promotes a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and people development.

The position

The Site Leader is responsible for the overall performance and strategic direction of a key manufacturing site, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Leader. This role is ideal for a dynamic, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a high-performance culture.

Tasks & responsibilities

This role requires a leader who excels in people management, with a focus on building high-performing teams, fostering a strong culture, and driving operational excellence.

The Site Leader will lead 8 reports across operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and EHS. They will be accountable for delivering sustainable improvements across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and leadership development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of 8 direct reports, fostering a strong leadership pipeline and ensuring robust succession planning across the site.
• Driving people leadership by promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability at all levels of the organisation.
• Implementing and advancing the site's Operational Excellence initiatives, ensuring the adoption of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Coaching and mentoring teams, focusing on talent development and creating a culture of ownership, where employees take pride in their work and drive results.
• Establishing clear goals aligned with business objectives, ensuring a strong focus on performance metrics such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash.
• Managing full P&L responsibility, delivering consistent financial improvements through productivity and cost-saving initiatives.
• Leading the SIOP process and inventory optimisation, ensuring material flows and customer demands are met while maintaining high inventory turns.
• Supporting new product introductions (NPI) and value engineering initiatives.
• Promoting a hands-on, inclusive leadership style that encourages problem-solving and decision-making.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly results-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You are someone who drives continuous improvement, embraces change, and effectively leads teams to meet ambitious business goals. Your leadership style inspires ownership, accountability, and a focus on high performance at all levels.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles at a site level in a dynamic, international environment.
• Proven track record in people management, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing, agile teams.
• Expertise in Operational Excellence, including Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to manage full P&L responsibility, with a focus on driving results across key financial and operational metrics.
• Dynamic, hands-on leadership style, with the ability to manage change, solve problems, and make quick decisions.
• Fluency in English and Dutch is required.
• Experience in driving cultural transformation, aligning teams to company values, and fostering a results-focused, adaptable culture.

Interested?

You can apply for this position by using the link below.