NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.
We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.
Join us as an Operations Manager in Zaandam. This role is crucial in leading and overseeing the production departments, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products while adhering to company policies, regulatory standards, and NORIT’s global standards. This role requires a strategic leader to align plant operations with business objectives, implement long-term plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Direct and optimize production processes to achieve reliable and consistent operations while ensuring compliance with ISO, SHEQ, and SOX standards,
- Reduce process variability, enhance process capability, and drive ongoing improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness,
- Drive safety culture on site in line with NORIT key values,
- Contribute to the development and execution of the site’s long-range plans and capital budget. Define long-term capital needs and oversee implementation plans to support business objectives,
- Establish and utilize effective measurement tools to monitor and enhance process performance. Leverage data analysis to optimize resources and drive process improvement projects,
- Develop and execute initiatives to minimize fixed and variable costs through innovation and efficiency. Provide timely cost management reports to stakeholders,
- Collaborate with product lines and R&D to support new product development, optimize existing processes, and facilitate the transfer of manufacturing technologies across sites,
- Integrate education plans and foster a culture of manufacturing excellence. Actively practice Performance Based Management to develop employees and align efforts across matrix functions.
- University degree in business-related field and/or chemical/engineering, and technical professional background,
- Minimum of six years’ management experience within the manufacturing (e.g. chemical) industry,
- Proficient in Dutch and good level of English required,
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a commitment to employee development,
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills,
- Strong technical expertise in process and product technologies,
- Proven understanding of Process Safety and Environmental Management principles,
- Proactive, customer-focused mindset with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
- 88,600 - 117,000 EUR annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience, plus additional benefit package,
- Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,
- A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,
- We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.
