Ben jij een gedreven leider met passie voor processen, mensen én continue verbetering? Wil jij écht impact maken in een dynamische productieomgeving waar kwaliteit, samenwerking en innovatie centraal staan? Dan is dit jouw kans!
Voor onze Operations organisatie in Medemblik zoeken wij een Afdelingsmanager Assembly (Value Stream Manager) die energie krijgt van het verbeteren van processen en het ontwikkelen van teams.
Als Afdelingsmanager ben jij, samen met jouw collega manager Assembly, dé spil in jouw afdeling. Jij zorgt ervoor dat processen optimaal draaien én elke dag een stukje beter worden.
Jij:
-Bent verantwoordelijk voor het behalen van productiedoelen
-Optimaliseert processen en initieert verbeterprojecten (Lean)
Bouwt, coacht en ontwikkelt een sterk team van (2 shift leaders, 7 cell leaders en ongeveer 50 operators.
-Vertaalt afdelingsstrategie naar concrete doelen en een jaarplan
-Werkt nauw samen met afdelingen zoals QA, Engineering, HR en Finance
-Creëert een veilige werkomgeving – fysiek, mentaal én sociaal
-Neemt de lead in verbeterinitiatieven via Kaizens en workshops
Kortom: jij zorgt dat mensen, processen en prestaties samenkomen.
In deze rol:
-Breng je structuur, overzicht en richting
-Versterk je continu verbeteren binnen de organisatie
-Zorg je voor betrokken en gemotiveerde teams
-Lever je directe bijdrage aan de strategische koers
-Werk jij in dagdienst terwijl jouw direct reports in een 2 ploegendienst werken
Je krijgt de ruimte om écht verschil te maken.
Wie ben jij?
Jij bent een natuurlijke leider die mensen meekrijgt en energie brengt.
Daarnaast:
-Heb je minimaal HBO werk- en denkniveau
-Heb je minimaal 3 jaar ervaring in productie en lean manufacturing
-Heb je ervaring met people management
-Heb je bij voorkeur ervaring met Lean (zoals Value Stream Mapping, 5S, problem solving, Daily Management)
-Kun je goed communiceren in Nederlands en Engels
Are you a driven leader with a passion for processes, people, and continuous improvement? Do you want to make a real impact in a dynamic production environment where quality, collaboration, and innovation are key? Then this is your opportunity!
For our Operations organization in Medemblik, we are looking for an Assembly Department Manager (Value Stream Manager) who is energized by improving processes and developing teams.
What will you do?
As Department Manager, you – together with your fellow Assembly Manager – are the driving force within your department. You ensure processes run optimally and improve every single day.
You:
- Are responsible for achieving production targets
- Optimize processes and initiate improvement projects (Lean)
- Build, coach, and develop a strong team consisting of (2 shift leaders, 7 cell leaders, and approximately 50 operators.
- Translate department strategy into concrete goals and an annual plan
- Work closely with departments such as QA, Engineering, HR, and Finance
- Create a safe working environment – physically, mentally, and socially
- Take the lead in improvement initiatives through Kaizens and workshops
In short: you ensure that people, processes, and performance come together.
In this role:
You bring structure, overview, and direction
You strengthen continuous improvement within the organization
You ensure engaged and motivated teams
You directly contribute to the strategic direction
You work in day shift while your direct reports operate in a two-shift system
You will have the opportunity to truly make a difference.
Who are you?
You are a natural leader who inspires and energizes people.
In addition:
You have at least a bachelor’s level of thinking and working (HBO level)
You have at least 3 years of experience in production and lean manufacturing
You have experience with people management
Preferably, you have experience with Lean (such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, problem solving, Daily Management)
You are able to communicate effectively in Dutch and English
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Minimum HBO work and thinking level
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production and lean manufacturing
- Experience with people management
- Preferably experience with Lean principles
- Ability to communicate in Dutch and English
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
