Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
The Company: Our client is a leading TIC Group, specialising in many different sub sectors (Environmental Services, Maritime, Life Sciences, Pharma, Med Device, Construction etc.,)
We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Operations Manager to oversee daily business activities, streamline processes, increase employee engagement and drive operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high standards of delivery across multiple business functions.
- Implement and monitor KPIs to track performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategy and translate business goals into operational execution.
- Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
- Build and develop strong teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, quality standards, and internal policies.
- Support business transformation projects, process automation, and adoption of digital tools.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ progressive experience in operations, project management, or general management.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving performance improvements.
- Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility exposure.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
What We Offer
- A highly visible leadership role to step into soon after joining.
- Opportunity to shape and optimize operational structures and processes.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment where your impact will be felt across the business.