Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Operations (Industry 6.0)

Do you have a passion for transforming factories and supply chains with the latest digital technologies? Are you a seasoned leader (10+ years of relevant experience) with a track record of driving large-scale Industry transformations and a desire to make a lasting impact on the manufacturing sector? If you thrive on solving complex operational challenges and want to work with the best in the business to shape the future of industrial operations, we invite you to join our team as a Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing & Operations.

• Role title: Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Operations (Industry 6.0)
• Location: Amsterdam
• Schedule: Full time

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The Opportunity:

As a Senior Manager in Manufacturing & Operations, you will lead high-profile transformation engagements that revolutionize how products are made and delivered. You will be the spearhead of multi-million-dollar programs, working directly with client executives and plant leaders to identify opportunities for operational breakthroughs and implement the solutions that make them a reality. In this role, you will:

• Lead End-to-End AI Transformations: Take full ownership of complex projects that reinvent and optimize manufacturing operations using Forward deployed engineering methods. You’ll develop modern manufacturing strategies, roadmap new operating models, and guide cross-functional teams to deploy solutions such as smart factory systems, AI/ML-driven analytics, robotics, and autonomous production lines. From initial assessment and business case, through pilot and full-scale rollout, you’ll ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in throughput, quality, cost, safety, and sustainability.
• Drive Innovation with Emerging Tech: Stay at the forefront of Industry 6.0 and emerging technologies. You will architect and implement next-generation solutions agentic AI ,self-optimizing operations, or deploying advanced IoT sensors and digital twins. As a thought leader, you’ll evaluate and introduce new technologies (AI, automation, data analytics, cloud platforms) that can transform manufacturing processes and give our clients a competitive edge.
• Manage Client Relationships & Strategy: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives in manufacturing and supply chain. You will collaborate with client leaders to understand their biggest operational challenges and design tailored strategies to address them. Acting as the engagement lead, you’ll ensure our solutions align with the client’s strategic goals – whether it’s a productivity turnaround at a network of plants, a rapid digital response to supply disruptions, or a transition to more sustainable operations. Your role includes managing stakeholder expectations, providing informed counsel on industry best practices, and securing buy-in for change at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor Teams & Ensure Delivery Excellence: Lead high-performing teams of consultants, digital specialists, and client staff to achieve project goals. You’ll coach and develop talent through our apprenticeship model, guiding team members in structured problem-solving, advanced analytics, and effective client communication. You are responsible for project planning, quality control, and value realization – making sure we not only envision bold solutions but also execute them flawlessly on the factory floor. In short, you will cultivate a collaborative, high-expectations team culture that inspires everyone to deliver their best work and develop rapidly.
• Expand Our Business Impact: As a senior leader, you will play an active role in growing our practice. You’ll identify new opportunities where our interdisciplinary expertise can solve client problems – be it scaling a successful pilot globally, extending into adjacent operational areas (e.g. supply chain, product development), or pioneering new service offerings at the intersection of digital technology and manufacturing. You will work with firm leadership on proposals and thought leadership, contributing your insights on trends like autonomous operations, AI agents in manufacturing, and the future of Industry to strengthen our positioning in the market.