Operations Director

Join our dynamic and innovative robotics company at the forefront of warehouse automation technology. Our cutting-edge solutions are revolutionizing the logistics industry, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and safety in warehouse operations. As we continue to grow, we seek an experienced and visionary Operations Director to lead our operations team and drive excellence in production, purchasing, supply chain, transport, and facilities management.

The Operations Director will oversee and optimize all aspects of the company's operations, with a primary focus on production and the manual assembly of our robots. Ensuring seamless integration and performance across production, purchasing, supply chain, transport, and facilities, this role requires a strategic leader with a strong operational background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The Operations Director...

• Plans, organizes, and manages optimum day-to-day operations in alignment with company strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Manages the operations budget, controls costs, and triggers corrective actions to achieve company budget goals and to ensure minimal production cost and optimal product quality.
• Regularly schedules and conducts plant meetings with department heads to ensure good coordination of purchasing, production, maintenance, quality, safety, HR, and logistics.
• Carries out continuous research to discover ways to improve on existing operational processes, and utilizes cost-benefit analytical techniques.
• Stays up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Complies with the goals of Lean and continuous improvements within the company.
• Maintains a clean plant.
• Oversees the hiring and training of operations personnel to ensure a capable workforce and instructs HR responsible accordingly.
• Fosters a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Influences and learns from below.
• Conducts employee performance reviews to provide coaching and guidance.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with unions to ensure a good atmosphere on the production floor.
• Liaises with the Purchasing Department to develop and improve supplier relationships and to ensure a constant flow of material for the factory.
• Delegates and assigns work tasks to production staff to achieve manufacturing targets.
• Oversees the long-term planning, capacity, and occupation to meet targets.
• Ensures timely and effective delivery of goods to clients.
• Maintains accurate inventory and ensures proper storage of received raw materials and finished goods.
• Prepares and submits to upper management regular reports of plant operations.
  
  

As an Operations Director, you have/are:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in an operations leadership role within a manufacturing environment of robotics' assembly.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.
• Excellent long-term strategic planning, short-term problem-solving, and general decision-making skills.
• Dynamic personality able to handle the quickly changing environment of a scale-up company.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, supply chain software, and other relevant tools.
  
  

What do we offer you?

• Be part of an innovative company that is shaping the future of warehouse automation.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Working closely together with other Movu stars in an open and enthusiastic culture.
• An attractive salary in an international environment.