Operational Excellence Director

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and business transformation? In this global role, you will lead the development of a unified way of working across multiple international production sites, enabling sustainable growth, efficiency, and operational excellence. Join Prodrive Technologies as Operational Excellence Director and help shape the future of high-tech manufacturing.

Summary

Location

The Netherlands - Eindhoven

Education

Master

Function field

Operations & Manufacturing

Hours

38

Full-time salary

€7700- €9265 excluding holiday allowance

About the role

As Operational Excellence Director, you will shape and drive the future operating model of Prodrive Technologies. You will be responsible for establishing a globally aligned way of working across our production sites in the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States and China.

This is a highly strategic leadership role with the opportunity to influence company-wide decisions, define the long-term Operational Excellence roadmap, and build the capabilities needed to support rapid growth and operational scalability.

A strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality and exceptional execution capability, able to translate business objectives into operational results through effective cross-functional leadership.

You will lead a global organization consisting of Production Engineering, Global Process Owners and Operational Excellence Leads, driving standardization, continuous improvement, governance and process adherence across all manufacturing and support processes.

Main goal

Build a globally scalable operational excellence system that enables Prodrive Technologies to deliver industry-leading performance in quality, delivery, productivity and operational agility.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and execute the global Operational Excellence strategy aligned with the company growth ambitions.
• Establish and continuously improve the company-wide operating model, processes, governance and performance management system.
• Drive global standardization across manufacturing sites while balancing local business needs.
• Lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, efficiency, scalability and operational performance.
• Ensure adoption, compliance and continuous enhancement of global process standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing international team of Production Engineers, Global Process Owners and Operational Excellence Leads.
• Act as strategic advisor to the COO and executive leadership team on operational performance and transformation opportunities.
• Shape the future direction of Operational Excellence, including capabilities development, training and continuous learning across the organization.
• Foster a culture of ownership, fact-based decision making and continuous improvement. What we offer

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• A performance-based salary that grows with your results
• 33 days of leave per year (including public holidays) to support a healthy work-life balance
• Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
• Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
• Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
• Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site
• iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
• Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit. What you bring

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• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence, Business Transformation or Operations.
• Proven experience leading (global) teams and large-scale transformation programs in an international manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence and process management methodologies.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across organizational boundaries.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality and strong execution capability.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth and entrepreneurial environment.
• Independent, self-starting and capable of creating structure and direction where none exists yet.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. About Prodrive Technologies

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We are committed to developing technologies that make an impact. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to a future in which people can thrive, resources are used optimally, and connectivity brings the world closer together. Our portfolio includes more than 500 unique products across disciplines such as analog and digital electronics, RF technology, mechatronics, and high-end computing.

• Science Park Eindhoven 5501
• 5692 EM Son
• The Netherlands
• recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com