Site Operations Excellence Leader

Avantor · Hillegom, Netherlands

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Role summary

Avantor seeks a Site Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across its Hillegom manufacturing facility. The role involves driving Lean and Six Sigma projects, optimizing processes across production and logistics, and building a culture of operational excellence. This is a one-year fixed-term contract with potential conversion to permanent.

What they're looking for

Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing and order fulfillment processes in regulated environments
Proven track record delivering operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with change management ability
Hands-on approach and ability to influence teams without direct authority

What you'll be doing

Drive operational excellence initiatives across procurement, production, quality, planning, warehousing, and logistics
Lead improvement projects from concept through implementation and long-term sustainment
Analyze processes and identify opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
Track project performance and operational impact using defined key performance indicators
Champion change management and build a continuous improvement culture across the site

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