The Role
Coordinate daily operations at the Roosendaal location, including equipment preparation, dispatch, deliveries, returns, maintenance, inspections, and fleet readiness. Optimize resource allocation, workflows, documentation, and operational processes while coordinating workshop, yard, logistics, field service, sales, and technical teams. Monitor KPIs, address bottlenecks, ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance, and support reliable customer service delivery.
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About Rain for Rent International
Rain for Rent International provides specialized equipment rental and fluid management solutions to industrial customers across Europe. Our portfolio includes industrial pumps, tanks, filtration systems and related equipment used in demanding industrial applications.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an Operations Manager to strengthen our operations team at our Roosendaal location.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing operational activities, ensuring equipment readiness, efficient resource utilization and reliable service delivery. Working closely with the Team Lead Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
Your Responsibilities
### Operational Coordination
* Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operational activities at the Roosendaal location.
* Ensure efficient planning and execution of equipment preparation, dispatching, deliveries and returns.
* Coordinate operational priorities and ensure resources are allocated efficiently.
* Monitor ongoing activities and proactively address operational bottlenecks.
* Ensure smooth coordination between workshop, yard, logistics and field service activities.
### Equipment & Fleet Management
* Monitor equipment availability, utilization and operational readiness.
* Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs and servicing of rental equipment.
* Ensure equipment is prepared, tested and ready for customer deployment.
* Maintain accurate equipment records and ensure proper documentation.
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, reliability and lifecycle management.
### Process Management & Optimization
* Ensure operational processes are consistently applied and executed.
* Identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions to improve workflows.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational activities.
* Support the implementation and standardization of operational procedures.
* Ensure accurate use of operational systems and documentation.
### Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with the Team Lead Operations to ensure operational priorities are achieved.
* Coordinate with Sales to ensure customer requirements and delivery schedules are met.
* Collaborate with technical teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
* Support communication between operations, logistics, workshop and administration.
* Act as a central coordination point for operational matters at the location.
### Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Promote safe working practices throughout all operational activities.
* Ensure equipment handling, storage, inspections and maintenance comply with internal procedures and applicable regulations.
* Report safety concerns and support the implementation of corrective actions.
Your Profile
* Several years of experience in operations, industrial services, equipment rental, logistics or a comparable technical environment.
* Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment, ideally pumps, tanks, filtration systems or fluid management solutions.
* Experience in operational planning, equipment coordination, maintenance or fleet management.
* Good understanding of workshop, yard and logistics processes.
* Strong organizational and coordination skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
* Experience working with operational KPIs and ERP systems.
* Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working approach.
* Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across different departments.
* Fluent Dutch and good working proficiency in English.
* Valid driving licence.
What We Offer
* An important operational role within an international and growing organization.
* The opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency and service quality.
* A varied technical working environment involving pumps, tanks and filtration equipment.
* Close collaboration with colleagues across different European locations.
* Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
* Opportunities for professional development.
Rain for Rent International provides specialized equipment rental and fluid management solutions to industrial customers across Europe. Our portfolio includes industrial pumps, tanks, filtration systems and related equipment used in demanding industrial applications.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an Operations Manager to strengthen our operations team at our Roosendaal location.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing operational activities, ensuring equipment readiness, efficient resource utilization and reliable service delivery. Working closely with the Team Lead Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
Your Responsibilities
### Operational Coordination
* Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operational activities at the Roosendaal location.
* Ensure efficient planning and execution of equipment preparation, dispatching, deliveries and returns.
* Coordinate operational priorities and ensure resources are allocated efficiently.
* Monitor ongoing activities and proactively address operational bottlenecks.
* Ensure smooth coordination between workshop, yard, logistics and field service activities.
### Equipment & Fleet Management
* Monitor equipment availability, utilization and operational readiness.
* Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs and servicing of rental equipment.
* Ensure equipment is prepared, tested and ready for customer deployment.
* Maintain accurate equipment records and ensure proper documentation.
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, reliability and lifecycle management.
### Process Management & Optimization
* Ensure operational processes are consistently applied and executed.
* Identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions to improve workflows.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational activities.
* Support the implementation and standardization of operational procedures.
* Ensure accurate use of operational systems and documentation.
### Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with the Team Lead Operations to ensure operational priorities are achieved.
* Coordinate with Sales to ensure customer requirements and delivery schedules are met.
* Collaborate with technical teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
* Support communication between operations, logistics, workshop and administration.
* Act as a central coordination point for operational matters at the location.
### Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Promote safe working practices throughout all operational activities.
* Ensure equipment handling, storage, inspections and maintenance comply with internal procedures and applicable regulations.
* Report safety concerns and support the implementation of corrective actions.
Your Profile
* Several years of experience in operations, industrial services, equipment rental, logistics or a comparable technical environment.
* Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment, ideally pumps, tanks, filtration systems or fluid management solutions.
* Experience in operational planning, equipment coordination, maintenance or fleet management.
* Good understanding of workshop, yard and logistics processes.
* Strong organizational and coordination skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
* Experience working with operational KPIs and ERP systems.
* Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working approach.
* Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across different departments.
* Fluent Dutch and good working proficiency in English.
* Valid driving licence.
What We Offer
* An important operational role within an international and growing organization.
* The opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency and service quality.
* A varied technical working environment involving pumps, tanks and filtration equipment.
* Close collaboration with colleagues across different European locations.
* Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
* Opportunities for professional development.
Skills Required
- Several years of experience in operations, industrial services, equipment rental, logistics, or a comparable technical environment
- Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment, ideally pumps, tanks, filtration systems, or fluid management solutions
- Experience in operational planning, equipment coordination, maintenance, or fleet management
- Good understanding of workshop, yard, and logistics processes
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements
- Experience working with operational KPIs and ERP systems
- Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working approach
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across different departments
- Fluent Dutch and good working proficiency in English
- Valid driving licence
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The Company
What We Do
Rain for Rent is a leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, specializing in the rental of pumps, tanks, filtration, and spill containment equipment. The company serves a diverse range of projects, including flood relief, construction site dewatering, sewer bypasses, and industrial plant turnarounds. Family-owned and operated since 1934, it leverages systems engineering expertise to provide cost-effective solutions across the US, Canada, and Europe.
