Operations Manager in Venlo, Nederland

Stryker seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-impact logistics and distribution operation in Venlo, Netherlands. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, managing teams, ensuring compliance with medical device standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing budgets and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Value-Added Services function to meet service, quality, safety, and productivity targets
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to achieve annual financial objectives
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and quality systems compliant with medical device industry standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and customer experience
• Build, coach, and develop operational teams to strengthen capability, engagement, and succession planning

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or distribution management
• Minimum 2 years of people management experience
• Experience applying Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and capacity planning
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement discipline (preferred)
• Experience in medical device or regulated environments with ISO 13485 standards (preferred)

Compensation: €68,400–€127,000 EUR annual