Operations Project Manager

Operations
Operations Project Manager - Zoetermeer - Netherlands - Zoetermeer - On-site - Permanent Full-Time - 12 months - Posted: 15 Sep 2026
Operations Project Manager - Zoetermeer
About the job
This role is part of our Specialized Nutrition factory located in Zoetermeer and reports directly to the Senior Operations Project Manager within the Operations Team. In this factory (with over 500 Danoners) we produce specialized liquid medical nutrition contributing to the well-being of vulnerable target groups (infants, elderly and sick) in over 55 countries.
You are the operational lead for the successful management and implementation of Innovation/Renovation projects and potentially Fuel for Growth - F4G (productivity, secure supply, quality, capability) within Supply Point Zoetermeer. The projects are implemented with high levels of complexity upon agreed time, cost and specifications and require cross-functional alignment with e.g. R&I, Regulatory, Quality and Food Safety, Procurement, Planning and CBUs.
From this pivotal position within Nutricia's Zoetermeer Supply Point you will be responsible for:
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End-to-end Operations project management to implement changes in products manufactured at Supply Point Zoetermeer, and in some cases cross SN Supply Points in Europe.
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Represent Operations and SP functions (PCM, Quality, other) in F4G and innovation projects to connect effectively with central project leads, marketing and other central functions (R&I, QFS, etc) to deliver project.
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Network cross-functionally to deliver projects against agreed times, budget and targets.
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Prepare project's overviews and scenarios for decision making with senior management.
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Manage the complexity of different technologies and pack formats, multiple internal and external stakeholders across different locations and geographies.
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Ensure that project governance and methodology (F4G/ InnoPro) are followed in the projects.
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