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Our client is a leading industrial player operating a complex manufacturing site in Belgium. The company is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize its plant operations.
Operations Manager - Chemical Industry
Functieomschrijving
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plant's operations, including production, maintenance, HSQE, scheduling, stock, customs, laboratory, and industrial projects. You will manage a team around 100 people and ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Implementing the medium- and long-term strategy of the site in alignment with group policies
- Driving performance improvements and cost optimization across all operational processes
- Supporting HSQE policies and ensuring compliance with High Threshold regulations
- Managing ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and steering continuous improvement initiatives
- Leading innovation projects (e.g., energy recovery) and supporting new product/process development
- Overseeing OPEX and CAPEX budgets and resource allocation
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and local authorities
- Promoting a positive social climate and chairing the CSE and CSSCT
- Acting as a member of the site's Management Committee
Profiel
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in industrial engineering or general engineering
- At least 7 years of experience in industrial operations, ideally within a regulated environment (Chemical industry is preferred)
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills
- Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Fluency in English and in French
Aanbod
- A strategic leadership role within a high-impact industrial environment
- Opportunity to shape the future of a key manufacturing site
- Full package of extralegal benefits
- International exposure and collaboration across European sites