Assistent Manager Operations

Are you a born leader? And do you want to be part of the leading manufacturer of glass packaging, where process improvement and LEAN Six Sigma are the standard? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! For Ardagh Glass in Moerdijk, producer of Heineken beer bottles, we are looking for an ambitious Assistant Operations Manager. This is your chance to develop yourself further within an innovative organization that continuously strives for operational excellence.

Assistent Manager Operations at Ardagh Glass

As Assistant Manager Operations, you will have the opportunity to explore different positions within operations over a few years, so you can discover which role suits you best. The position offers a lot of freedom and you can largely fill in according to your own interests. In the beginning you will get to know the plant and the organization, after which you will take on (project-based) different roles to discover your strengths and ambitions. One of those roles is a managerial position, in which you manage a team on the production floor Other possibilities lie, for example, within engineering or quality, depending on your interests. ‘Go and discover’ typifies the company culture and fits this position perfectly. You will work closely with and report directly to the Operations Manager.

In short, this role offers you plenty of opportunities to shape your career. The Operations Manager encourages you to explore new positions and challenges within the organization. Whether you are interested in process improvement, quality, production or engineering – you will be given room to grow. Experience shows that this position can take you to very nice places in the organization. Growth opportunities aplenty!

Working through NextGen

If you work through NextGen, we invest in you. How. Through our Next Level program. Together with you, we will work on your personal and professional development. Because you enjoy doing your daily work. But you want more! More for yourself. And more for Ardagh.

During this program you will get to know yourself (even) better. You discover where your talents and qualities lie. In this program we work with your leadership skills. We focus on your personal leadership and how you can make the most of it. During this program you will be intensively coached and guided by one of our Talent Coaches.

Of course, you don’t do this alone, but together with a group of like-minded people. You build a network. You learn from each other. And we look for fun. Sounds good, right?

What do you own?

• A completed college or university degree in Technical Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or similar;
• You have a command of the Dutch language both verbally and in writing;
• Experience in a management position is a plus;
• You have communication skills, can convince others and are committed;
• You have an adventurous mindset and like to explore new things;
• You enjoy working collaboratively, are not afraid to take the lead and get energy from empowering others.

Wat do we offer you?

• A gross monthly salary starting at €3.000 depending on experience;
• Full-time position;
• Immediate permanent contract;
• 8% vacation pay;
• 5% year-end bonus;
• €0,23 travel allowance per km;
• Personal and professional development through Next Level program;
• Coaching by one of our Talent Coaches;
• A network within Supply Chain & Operations;
• A challenging job at a leading international company.

Ardagh Glass

Ardagh Glass in Moerdijk produces beer bottles for the world-famous Heineken brand. The plant has an impressive capacity of 600 bottles per minute, 3.5 million per day and nearly 1 billion bottles annually. The bottles from Moerdijk can be identified by the omega symbol with the number 30.

Ardagh is considered a leading supplier in the industry and has a focus on continuously improving its processes. LEAN Six Sigma thinking is woven into the organization and is extremely tangible and visible on the factory floor. In addition, Ardagh strives to minimize environmental impacts and continue to produce sustainably. The plant uses self-generated solar energy and recycles all waste into new products.