# Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

**Company:** [Hire Resolve.com](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/e4WJLfrQ6swT9ChxU7G5iT.md)
**Location:** Nijmegen, Netherlands
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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## Description

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced **Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals** to join their Netherlands-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership and management roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and health & safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

### **Key Responsibilities**

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

-   Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
-   Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
-   Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
-   Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
-   Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
-   Ensuring compliance with Dutch labour legislation, EU directives, and ISO quality and safety standards
-   Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
-   Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
-   Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers
-   Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
-   Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
-   5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
-   Experience in one or more of the following areas:

-   Manufacturing or Production Management
-   Supply Chain Management or Planning
-   Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
-   Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
-   Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
-   Quality Engineering or Quality Management

-   Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations within the Netherlands or EU
-   Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
-   Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems
-   Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
-   Ability to work effectively in multicultural, matrix-structured environments
-   Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments is advantageous
-   Professional proficiency in **English** is required; **Dutch language skills** are beneficial

## Benefits

-   Private Health Insurance
-   Pension Plan
-   Paid Time Off
-   Training & Development