Automation & Tech-Driven Production Manager

Approach People; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment in Ghent, Belgium, seeks a Production Manager to lead all technical activities in our plant. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure equipment meets technical requirements while safety, quality, productivity and cost targets are met.

You will guide production team leaders to consistently achieve performance goals. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a technical leadership role in manufacturing and a strong

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a technical leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong technical/engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Drive technological leadership by identifying and implementing new technologies and automation projects.
• Define equipment specifications and oversee FAT/SAT and asset management.
• Lead and develop maintenance and production teams to improve technical performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support for interventions, modifications, and programming; ensure maintenance plans are followed.

Skills

Pneumatics

Mechanics

Electrics

Hydraulics

Automation

Robotics

Industrial communications

PLC

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

IATF 16949

Tools

ERP/MES/CMMS

Job description

Approach People Recruitment in Ghent, Belgium, seeks a Production Manager to lead all technical activities in our plant. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure equipment meets technical requirements while safety, quality, productivity and cost targets are met.

You will guide production team leaders to consistently achieve performance goals. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a technical leadership role in manufacturing and a strong