Operational Excellence Manager

Operational Excellence Manager - Netherlands, Amsterdam - Permanent Contract

QCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams.

To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire an Operational Excellence Manager based in Amsterdam.

What you’ll do:

• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and process mapping to optimise operations, supply chain, maintenance, and incident response; conduct audits, root-cause analyses, and post implementation reviews.
• Develop global KPIs, dashboards, SOPs/EOPs/MOPs, and training programs; implement automation, AI/ML for predictive maintenance, and PDCA cycles for continuous uptime.
• Oversee budgeting, vendor relations, construction commissioning, risk/compliance (ISO, SOC, ESG), and cross-site standardisation; advise on capex/opex efficiencies and customer SLAs.
• Lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of excellence, and report to executives on metrics like OEE, scrap/rework reduction, and financial impacts.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's/Master's in engineering (electrical/mechanical); PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PE license preferred; extensive experience in critical facilities and leadership.
• Proficiency in DCIM/CMMS tools, BMS, data analytics, ERP; deep knowledge of MEP systems (UPS, gensets, chillers, HVAC), regulatory standards, and hyperscale topologies.
• Strategic mindset for innovation (digital twins, sustainability); excellent stakeholder management across regions/time zones, matching your multisite experience.
• Prior Data Centre experience in a similar role is required for this position

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!
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