Production & Warehousing Manager (1-year Contract)

The Production & Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing and warehousing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role ensures production meets customer demand within agreed timelines, manages inventory accuracy, and optimizes warehouse processes. The position plays a key role in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across both production and logistics functions.

Production Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities to achieve output targets.
• Ensure production is carried out in line with quality standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitor production KPIs and take corrective actions when performance deviates from targets.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving for production issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, local regulatory requirements).

Warehouse Management

• Oversee all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Ensure accurate inventory control through regular cycle counts and stock reconciliations.
• Optimize warehouse layout and processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with transport providers to ensure on-time deliveries.

People Management

• Lead, train, and develop production and warehouse teams to achieve high performance.
• Plan staffing levels and shift patterns according to workload.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and promote a zero incident culture.
• Proper cooperation with the departments of Maintenance & Engineering, Purchasing, HR, Scheduling/Planning, Shipping & Traffic, EH&
  
  Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives across production and warehousing.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve service levels.|
• Implement best practices for both manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Monitoring production costs, warehouse costs and managing budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing & warehouse management role, ideally within a chemical, industrial, or automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of operations, production planning, warehousing, safety, and logistics processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and improve operational performance.
• Familiarity with ERP and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of EHS and quality standards relevant to manufacturing and logistics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and in English preferred.

• Operational Excellence
• Team Leadership
• Results Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety & Compliance Awareness

Minimal; occasional travel for training or cross-site coordination may be required.