Manufacturing Manager
We are searching for an experienced Manufacturing Manager at our Europe facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Manager –
Ready to turn a
You are fully accountable for
This is not a maintenance
Your role As Manufacturing Manager, you
You are both visible on
What you’ll be driving: Operational excellence
Why join Oliver Venray And in addition: Your impact Your work directly
Lead Transformation in Cleanroom Operations
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.
end-to-end manufacturing performance—impacting delivery reliability,
operational efficiency and ultimately patient safety worldwide.
role. This is a build-and-transform opportunity.
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.
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.
Manufacturing performance
& leadership
daily operations across multiple lines and shifts
production targets into clear, executable plans
performance using KPIs such as OEE, OTIF, downtime, scrap and labor
efficiency
clear standards for safety, quality and operational discipline
a rhythm of daily management and performance follow-up
& TPM
the implementation and embedding of TPM as a core way of working
preventive and autonomous maintenance with Engineering and Maintenance
structured loss analysis and root cause problem solving
equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
culture of ownership around machines and performance
Continuous improvement
& compliance
continuous improvement using Lean, TPM and CI methodologies
waste, variation and inefficiencies while maintaining GMP, ISO and MDR
compliance
key role in audits, NPI and cross-functional improvement initiatives
improvements are sustainable and embedded, not one-off fixes
People, strategy &
leadership
a key member of the Operational Management Team (OMT)
manufacturing priorities with site, EMEA and customer objectives
manufacturing budgets, capacity planning and investments
coach and develop Team Leads and Work Leads
culture of accountability, ownership and continuous learning
Safety & culture
example in creating a strong safety culture
proactive risk awareness and near-miss reporting
safety is fully integrated into daily operations
where you can truly build and transform, not just maintain
ownership and autonomy to shape manufacturing operations
impact on people, performance and patient safety worldwide
well-invested cleanroom environment with strong growth potential
down-to-earth culture with short communication lines and fast
decision-making
an international company with a strong local footprint
vacation days
and fitness plan
fruit and healthcare reimbursements
moments to celebrate progress and success
By strengthening people,
processes and performance, you create a manufacturing environment that is
stable, compliant and reliable.
contributes to the quality of medical packaging used worldwide—and to the
safety of the patients who rely on it.
Ready to lead operational
transformation?
Apply directly or reach out for an informal conversation.
Required Qualifications:
What you bring
degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership
track record in performance improvement and operational transformation
knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and TPM (essential)
leadership style that combines approachability with clear standards and
accountability
analytical skills and experience working with KPIs and ERP systems
communication skills in English
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Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.