Operations Excellence manager

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. Based in Almere, the company is dedicated to helping people become as healthy as possible, supported by a team of 120 employees with an affinity for good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for an Operations Excellence Manager to help shape the factory of the future.

At MCO Health, performance is not just about today — it is about building a factory that continuously improves, adapts and delivers.

As Operations Excellence Manager, you play a key role in this transformation. You define how we work, how we improve and how we unlock the full potential of our people, processes and performance.

As Operations Excellence Manager, you have the following responsibilities:

• Translate factory priorities into a clear and actionable operations roadmap;
• Ensure alignment between factory execution and market and zone strategy;
• Embed continuous excellence and frontline ownership into daily operations;
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and deliver measurable value across safety, quality, service and cost;
• Implement structured governance, routines and problem solving;
• Accelerate the adoption of digital tools and strengthen data-driven decision making;
• Deploy TPM 7+4 and ensure capability building aligned to business priorities;
• Run initiatives to improve industrial performance of the factory, such as nominal speed management and improvement, and capacity management and improvement;
• Foster a performance-driven culture with strong governance and accountability.

You report to the Factory Manager and are part of the management team at the Almere factory.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field;
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Proven track record in continuous improvement (TPM / Lean);
• Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders;
• Strong analytical mindset combined with a hands-on approach;
• Affinity with digital tools and data-driven ways of working.

The job offers more than just a challenge:

• Bonus of 8% and 8% holiday allowance;
• 25 vacation days and 3 additional leave days;
• Discount on MCO Health products;
• Mobility program and development opportunities;
• A professional environment with strong team spirit.