Manufacturing Manager

Ready to turn a manufacturing site into a predictable, high-performing operation?

At Oliver Venray, you will lead a multi-shift cleanroom manufacturing environment through its next phase: from reactive firefighting to structured, data-driven excellence.

You are fully accountable for end-to-end manufacturing performance—impacting delivery reliability, operational efficiency and ultimately patient safety worldwide. This is not a maintenance role. This is a build-and-transform opportunity.

Your role

As Manufacturing Manager, you lead a multi-shift production organization operating several lines in a regulated (GMP) cleanroom environment. You work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to ensure safe, reliable and efficient output. You are both visible on the shop floor and decisive in direction—creating clarity, structure and accountability across teams. You bring stability where there is variability, and structure where there is firefighting.

What you'll be driving

Manufacturing performance & leadership

• Lead daily operations across multiple lines and shifts
• Translate production targets into clear, executable plans
• Drive performance using KPIs such as OEE, OTIF, downtime, scrap and labor efficiency
• Establish clear standards for safety, quality and operational discipline
• Create a rhythm of daily management and performance follow-up

Operational excellence & TPM

• Lead the implementation and embedding of TPM as a core way of working
• Strengthen preventive and autonomous maintenance with Engineering and Maintenance
• Drive structured loss analysis and root cause problem solving
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Build a culture of ownership around machines and performance

Continuous improvement & compliance

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, TPM and CI methodologies
• Reduce waste, variation and inefficiencies while maintaining GMP, ISO and MDR compliance
• Play a key role in audits, NPI and cross-functional improvement initiatives
• Ensure improvements are sustainable and embedded, not one-off fixes

People, strategy & leadership

• Act as a key member of the Operational Management Team (OMT)
• Align manufacturing priorities with site, EMEA and customer objectives
• Own manufacturing budgets, capacity planning and investments
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leads and Work Leads
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous learning

Safety & culture

• Lead by example in creating a strong safety culture
• Promote proactive risk awareness and near-miss reporting
• Ensure safety is fully integrated into daily operations

Why join Oliver Venray?

• A role where you can truly build and transform, not just maintain
• Real ownership and autonomy to shape manufacturing operations
• Direct impact on people, performance and patient safety worldwide
• A well-invested cleanroom environment with strong growth potential
• A down-to-earth culture with short communication lines and fast decision-making
• Part of an international company with a strong local footprint

And in addition:

• 27 vacation days
• Bike and fitness plan
• Fresh fruit and healthcare reimbursements
• Regular moments to celebrate progress and success

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership
• Proven track record in performance improvement and operational transformation
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and TPM (essential)
• A leadership style that combines approachability with clear standards and accountability
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with KPIs and ERP systems
• Clear communication skills in English

Your impact

By strengthening people, processes and performance, you create a manufacturing environment that is stable, compliant and reliable.

Your work directly contributes to the quality of medical packaging used worldwide—and to the safety of the patients who rely on it.

We value your personal values just as much as your expertise. You can see this reflected in the stories of your future colleagues. We believe you truly belong when work feels like more than just a job—and we invest a lot to make that happen.

Ready to lead operation transformation?

Apply directly or reach out for an informal conversation.