Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals to join their Netherlands-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership and management roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and health & safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
• Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
• Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
• Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch labour legislation, EU directives, and ISO quality and safety standards
• Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Manufacturing or Production Management
• Supply Chain Management or Planning
• Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
• Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
• Quality Engineering or Quality Management

Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations within the Netherlands or EU Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in multicultural, matrix-structured environments Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments is advantageous Professional proficiency in English is required; Dutch language skills are beneficial

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development