Operations Manager, Geldermalsen

Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Company pension contribution

A range of healthcare options

Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown

Engagement&Wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral programme

Enhanced Family friendly policies

Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

At Filoform, the

Operations Manager

reports to the Operations Director– Joints&Seals and is responsible for leading daily operational activities to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production and supply of productions. The role oversees manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, engineering, and continuous improvement.

What our new Operations Manager will be doing:

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.

The experience our new Operations Manager will have includes:

Must have previous work experience as an Operations Manager or in a 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.

What Filoform Offers You A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the wider CRH Group

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