Process Engineer Operations

For a market-leading business in the Hague area, we are looking for a Process Engineer to lead strategic engineering initiatives across Europe, supporting both new technical installations and continuous improvements within the logistics and operational infrastructure.

This role offers a unique opportunity to travel extensively (approximately 50%) across European distribution centers, working closely with local teams to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and support transformation initiatives throughout the organization.

The challenge of this position lies in successfully managing a diverse group of international stakeholders while taking ownership of complex improvement projects across multiple sites. You will act as the bridge between Operations, IT, and Engineering, ensuring that new solutions are effectively implemented, embraced by local teams, and aligned with the company’s broader supply chain strategy.

Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent project management skills, and the ability to drive change in an international environment where no two locations are exactly the same.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the project within the set budget and time according to the local legislation.
  
• Inventorize the needs of the organization and users for technical installations and products.
  
• Propose solutions that will contribute to quality and efficiency of the technical installations, products and logistic processes within the depots.
  
• Advise the Overall Project Manager with technical knowledge on maintenance of technical installations and products.
  
• Support the implementation on site of the solution until project is transferred to Operations
  
• Ensure the alignment with the actual and future IT landscape and new ERP implementation
  
• Continuous new suppliers research for engineering and development projects to ensure wide options choices depending on the different project location and characteristics.
  
• Analyze and improve processes in the depots and overall supply chain in order to create operational excellence via Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
  
• Lay the base for continuous process improvement with clear focus and measurable results.
  
• Support the design and improvement of processes and systems using different Methodologies (Lean, 6 Sigma, 5S, OEE)
  
• Analyze operational and administrative processes and make proposals for improvement.
  
• Fulfill cost reduction objectives by implementing defined activities while maintaining service levels
  
• Develop and maintain an international KPI structure in order to develop operational excellence
  
• Perform regular benchmarking and identify best practices to be shared across the organization
  
• Resolve key process challenges

Your profile

• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills
  
• Experience in IT- or scanning-driven projects and understanding of project methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Scrum, DevOps)
  
• Analytical mindset with a continuous improvement focus
  
• Willingness to travel ~50% across EU locations
  
• Possess the following competencies: vision, planning and organizing, analytical ability, quality awareness, dedication, autonomy, continuous improvement and personal organization

Offer

• Competitive salary & pension scheme, salary goes for now up to 65K (including holiday allowances) (Which translates to approximately €5,015 gross per month excluding holiday allowance.
  
• Company lease car
  
• 25 vacation days (full-time)
  
• A role in a sustainable, international organization
  
• Development opportunities within a leading circular supply chain network

Interested?

Please send your resume and motivation to [staat bij de werkgever] or upload your details via de form.