Process / Quality Manager

Process / Quality Manager -key function inside Filtrair

Are you someone who thrives on improving how things work — and making sure quality is never left to chance? Do you enjoy working closely with operations, being visible on the work floor, and guiding teams toward better performance? Then this role could be a great match.

At Filtrair in Heerenveen, you’ll join an organization with a rich history of more than 100 years, where we work every day on reliable, business-critical filtration solutions. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive by delivering filtration solutions that enable advanced healthcare capabilities, provide clean air, and boost productivity.

Purpose of the Position

As Process / Quality Manager you safeguard, monitor, and continuously improve quality standards and operational processes. You work closely with team leaders and production to drive performance, strengthen quality awareness on the shop floor, and ensure structured, sustainable improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor quality standards, systems, and KPIs; report insights and trends to management
• Plan and execute internal audits; analyze deviations and translate findings into corrective and preventive actions
• Identify bottlenecks and initiate continuous improvement projects (Lean / Six Sigma) together with Operations and CI
• Create and embed uniform working methods and process discipline across production teams
• Functionally guide and coach team leaders; act as first point of contact for quality and production-related issues
• Maintain and improve procedures and work instructions with the Document Controller and CI Manager; support training and knowledge transfer

Profile

• HBO work and thinking level (e.g., Technology, Logistics, Business Administration, or Quality Management)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a production, logistics, or process-driven environment
• Practical knowledge of quality management and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and a hands-on, coaching leadership style
• Proactive, results-driven, and able to align stakeholders from shop floor to management
• Business fluency in english and dutch

Core competencies

Quality focus • Collaboration • Leadership & coaching • Analytical thinking • Persuasiveness

Working at Filtrair means you can count on excellent employment conditions, including:

• A competitive salary, depending on your experience and education
• 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days
• Working in a day shift t operation
• Joining a company with a history of more than 100 years
• Opportunity for a permanent contract at Filtrair
• A supportive, down-to-earth culture where colleagues help each other
• Plenty of room for professional growth through training and courses

We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, at: [email protected]