Manager Operations/plant Manager

Creoptix is an innovative, fast-growing brand of Malvern Panalytical located in Wädenswil near Zurich (Switzerland). We are a leading supplier of molecular interaction analysis systems. Our instruments are used in life science research labs within academia and industry. The devices we build enable scientists to get better data, quicker. By working for us, you help bringing new therapeutics faster to those in need.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for you as:
ROLE: SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS & SITE MANAGER

REPORTING TO: Global Director Supply Chain Operations

From table top till floor standing, our analytical systems and solutions help the world’s top researchers do ground-breaking work on the small things that make big things possible. We’re after enquiring minds, imaginative thinkers, and proud geeks. Those who are irresistibly drawn to hard problems others can’t crack. Those who are always thinking ‘
_what if_ ’. Does this sound like you? Then read on.

What’s the job?

In this role you will be responsible for our Operations location in Almelo. You will join the Global Supply Chain Operations team, and report directly into the Global Supply Chain Operations Director.

In this role you will also be the Plant Manager of our facility in Almelo. A broad position in which you will work together with different managers within operations.

What are your responsibilities?
- Develop the operations strategy for own entity, based on set company goals and deliver input for the formulation of the strategy one level higher.
- Develop the operations year plan & budget for own entity, set up production plan and acquire approval.
- Translate the monthly SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) into operational production goals (Supply)
- Steer the execution of activities within own entity, monitor realization progress and if necessary, take corrective actions.
- Optimize operations, monitored through Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity measurements in a high-tech environment.
- Deliver Quality in processes and products, always and all the time.
- Drive process efficiency through Continuous Improvement (LEAN) within the company.
- Promote and implement the use of (quality) improvement tools (8D, 6S, GEMBA etc.)
- Lead and/or facilitate specific projects
- Provide insights regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and/or ad hoc reports and analyses and present corrective action plans if necessary
- Manage, develop, appraise and staff one’s own entity.
- Make sure that right skills in manufacturing and supply chain are available or developed.
- Build and maintain a network of in
- and external stakeholders/partners
- Formulates and aligns strategy for own processes in relation with other related business processes.
- Initiates and manages continuous improvement in own process
- Manage staff of the business unit
- Impact on Organization business performance with process added value of 10-50 MGBP
- Independently execute strategy aligned to the lead of Global Director Supply Chain Operations
- Oversees and integrates multiple interrelated processes with a high level of complexity within own entity and in coordination with associated business functions (e.g. sales)
- Works closely with the Sales organizations, Procurement, R&D, CI and Quality Compliance as part of the SIOP, NVI (New Value Innovation), QHES, Continuous Improvement and compliance processes.

As Site Manager:

- Act as overall lead for a site, predominantly to ensure H&S, Quality, Facility and CoBe related activities are coordinated.
- Lead site budget control for key site orientated projects, capital projects, layouts etc.
- Ensure site is delivering towards Net Zero targets and maximize site sustainability impact.
- Coordinate and champion local communications relevant to the site, aligned to overall organizational communications.
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees working alongside the designated H&S and Facility representative and functional leaders on site.
- Coordinate and provide a point of contact for all facilities related activities i.e. cleaning, security, catering, capital project etc.
- Champion the Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 certification for the site. Support and coordinate internal and external audits and resulting corrective actions closure working alongside the designated department representative.
- Communicates effectively with external auditing bodies, local government & departments.
- Works closely with facility and HR department
- Communicates to local teams on issues relevant to them as well alignment to overall MP communications.
- Communicates with functional leadership based on site to ensure alignment

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Required:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management or operation management
- At least 5 yrs. of proven leadership experience in supply chain and operations or rel