The Role
As a (prospective) Operations Manager, you will oversee production, engineering, quality, and logistics, and you will also be closely involved in product development. The goal is to fully take over operational management from the current manager within one year, as they will be gradually transitioning into retirement.
About Q-Blue
Q-Blue is a dynamic company operating in the sustainability and energy-saving market. We manufacture heat exchangers that recover thermal energy from used shower water. This can result in savings of up to 50% on total hot water usage. With our Showersave® shower water heat exchangers, we are the market leader in Europe, and our sales continue to grow steadily. Not surprising after all, it seems wasteful to simply let valuable energy go down the drain.
The company’s philosophy is to always be “best in class.” In nearly all areas, Showersave® products offer added value compared to other available products. For example, Showersave® heat exchangers are consistently the most efficient in their class, have the best possible National Environmental Database classification, and meet the strictest standards across multiple countries.
To fully capitalize on market growth opportunities, the company joined the Keystone Group in the United Kingdom in 2023. This gives us access to a wide range of international experts in construction, engineering, development, and business operations.
Responsibilities
As the current Operations Manager is stepping back and the company continues to grow, we are looking for a (prospective) Operations Manager. Responsibilities include:
- Managing the Production Manager and Office Manager
- Developing team members
- Optimising production processes
- Improving and professionalising the quality system
- Driving innovation in production
- Analysing costs and processes
- Co-defining and executing the production strategy
- Maintaining relationships and negotiating agreements with suppliers
You will work closely with your counterpart in the United Kingdom and with the Q-Blue team. We are a close-knit organisation where dedication, enthusiasm, responsibility, teamwork, and humour are a given.
Profile
- Higher professional education (HBO level) in engineering or business administration, gained through education or experience
- Affinity with sustainability, residential construction, and the installation sector
- Open-minded, honest, and solution-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English
In short, we’re looking for a bit of a “jack-of-all-trades” but if that’s you, we have plenty to offer.
Employment Conditions
- Competitive salary, depending on experience: €4,000 – €5,500 gross per month (full-time)
- Pension scheme according to the Metal & Engineering collective labour agreement (CAO)
- 8% holiday allowance
- Travel allowance and a phone or phone expense reimbursement
- Holiday days and additional leave (ADV) in line with the CAO Metal & Engineering
- Bike lease scheme
- Plenty of room for initiative and responsibility
- Strong opportunities for career progression
Interested?
If you are interested in this challenging role and meet the profile, please send your CV to: info@q-blue.nl, for the attention of Greke Bakema.
For more information, you can also call +31 (0)591 – 374582.