Operations Manager

Country: Netherlands
City:
Req ID: 524346
Job Type: Contract
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About Filoform

At Filoform, our purpose is to create innovative solutions that make the energy & telecommunications industry safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We are a leading manufacturer of sealing and protection products, with a reputation for quality and reliability that spans decades. Based in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Germany, our key values include stability, responsibility, and creativity. We believe that these values are essential to our success and are reflected in everything we do.

We are committed to providing stable, long-lasting solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our products are designed to withstand the toughest conditions and provide reliable performance year after year.

We take our responsibility to our customers, our employees, and the environment seriously. We are committed to sustainable practices and always strive to minimize our impact on the planet. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, developing new products and solutions that help our customers work smarter, not harder. We believe that creativity is essential to staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

• Oversee end ‑ to ‑ end daily manufacturing operations to ensure production plans, volumes, and schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with customer demand and business priorities.
• Analyse production capacity, staffing levels, and workflow to maximise productivity, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal use of labour across shifts and departments.
• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications, consistently achieving on ‑ time, in ‑ full (OTIF) delivery performance.
• Lead the deployment of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, standard work) to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process stability.
• Oversee raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to maintain service levels while minimising excess stock and working capital exposure.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks, working cross ‑ functionally to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, and material flow.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable Dutch health & safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements, always maintaining a safe working environment.
• Champion a proactive safety-first culture, encouraging employee engagement, safe behaviours, and accountability while promoting environmental awareness and responsible practices.
• Support corporate sustainability goals and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), audits, and certification requirements.
• Oversee quality management systems, ensuring robust controls, documentation, and continuous improvement processes are embedded and consistently applied.
• Lead structured root cause analysis for defects, incidents, and performance issues, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Take ownership of customer complaints related to production or quality, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and communication to protect customer relationships.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, monitor costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency savings without compromising safety, quality, or service.
• Track, analyse, and report key operational KPIs, using data insights to drive performance improvements and informed decision ‑ making.
• Provide strong leadership to multi ‑ disciplinary teams, supporting capability development, succession planning, performance management, and a culture of engagement and accountability.
• Lead regular performance reviews to assess capability, set objectives, and support individual development, while implementing structured succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and build internal talent pipelines.
• Foster a high ‑ performance culture based on trust, collaboration, and accountability, encouraging cross ‑ functional teamwork, clear ownership of outcomes, and strong employee engagement across all levels.
• Contribute to the identification, evaluation, and delivery of CAPEX investments, including automation and technology upgrades, ensuring projects deliver operational efficiency, safety improvements, and return on investment.
• Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and wider business planning cycles, providing operational input to align demand forecasts, capacity, inventory, and resource planning with commercial objectives.
• Translate strategic business goals into clear operational plans, ensuring production, logistics, and maintenance activities support sustainable growth, profitability, and long ‑ term business strategy.

• Must have previous experience work experience as an Operations Manager or in similar role within a mid to large sized manufacturing environment, which included machining and assembly function
• Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field is essential, with a formal Engineering qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Senior Operations role.
• Willingness to be flexible and to work across all sites, as required.
• Proven project management skills and knowledge is required.
• Experience in the development and growth of a facility and business through organic and M&A. development.

• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the wider CRH Group