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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be empowered to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide the resources, opportunities and support to help our people make meaningful contributions to the world.
Job Description
At our site in Eindhoven, we develop and manufacture high-end Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) that enable scientific breakthroughs around the world. Building and testing these advanced systems takes approximately one year, and many of our products are tailored to specific customer needs. At the same time, new technologies and product innovations continuously shape our manufacturing environment.
As Supervisor Operational Planning, you will lead a team of planners who play a critical role in translating production plans into daily execution. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Engineering to ensure priorities, materials and capacity are aligned. Together with your team, you will help create a reliable production flow, support on-time delivery and continuously improve planning performance.
What will you do?
Lead, coach and develop a team of operational planners through performance management, talent development and regular feedback, creating an environment where people can grow and succeed
Support daily planning activities to ensure production schedules are realistic, achievable and aligned with business priorities
Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Tactical Planning, Warehouse, CleanRoomLogistics, Service and Engineering to address planning challenges and maintain smooth production flow
Monitor work-in-progress, production progress and schedule adherence, taking action when risks or constraints arise
Help the team identify solutions for material shortages, capacity constraints and changing customer or business needs
Track and improve key operational performance indicators
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, systems and collaboration across teams
Ensure planning data and system parameters are accurate and maintained to support effective decision-making
Build a flexible and engaged team that can adapt to changing business priorities and future growth
What you bring
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience leading or coordinating a team within a manufacturing, production planning or supply chain environment
Experience working in a complex operational environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
The ability to analyze information, identify opportunities and support data-driven decision-making
Experience in improving processes and implementing practical solutions to operational challenges
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes with multi-level BOM structures
Experience in operational planning, production planning or manufacturing operations
You communicate effectively and build positive relationships across teams and organizational levels
You take initiative, focus on results and support others in achieving shared goals
You can prioritize effectively and remain organized in a dynamic environment
You enjoy collaborating with others to solve challenges and improve processes
You are comfortable making decisions based on available information and business priorities
You have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy finding better ways of working
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken; Dutch is an advantage
What we offer
Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance and annual incentive bonus
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
Excellent career development opportunities within a growing global organization
Training and learning opportunities through Thermo Fisher University
A collaborative and international working environment
Strong team spirit and regular company and team activities
Up to 40 days off per year
This is a full-time position (40 hours)
We welcome candidates who enjoy working in a diverse, multidisciplinary and innovative technology environment where personal development and teamwork are key to success.
Diversity in our teams helps us create an engaging and effective workplace. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement are values that guide the way we work and support our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Apply now :
http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.