Freelance Crisis & Operations Manager

Our client is a service-oriented industrial organization operating a high-volume production environment and currently undergoing a period of operational instability.

• Stabilize day-to-day operations and re-establish operational control across the site.
• Identify root causes of process failures, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.
• Lead an operational turnaround focused on improving productivity, quality, and service levels.
• Rebuild trust, collaboration, and stability within operational teams through a visible, hands-on presence on the shop floor.

• Proven experience as an Interim Operations Manager, Plant Manager, or Crisis Manager in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in operational turnarounds, crisis management, and performance recovery programs.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and action-oriented professional who is comfortable working directly on the shop floor.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and mobilize teams in challenging environments.
• Ability to quickly adapt to fast-paced operational settings with limited resources and deliver tangible results.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.