HEAD OF MANUFACTURING

W Racingteam; Bierset; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

W Racingteam in Belgium seeks a Head of Manufacturing to lead roll cage production, paintshop and assembly, and to drive expansion into related services. You will own production strategy, budgets, and P&L while guiding continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations, and report to the CEO on performance metrics and strategic initiatives. Fluency in English and French is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing and operations leadership in motorsport or automotive sectors.
• Experience in business development and client management.
• Proven track record managing complex production environments and budgets.
• Strong understanding of motorsport technologies and vehicle manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Fluent in English and French; additional languages are a plus.
• Customer oriented and aligned with brand values.

Responsabilités

• Lead manufacturing operations (roll cage production, paintshop and assembly).
• In charge of expansion into similar services and adding additional services in line with strategy.
• Develop and execute production strategies aligned with business goals.
• Own and manage manufacturing budgets and full P&L responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Report directly to the CEO on performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

Lean manufacturing

Budget & P&L

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional

English & French

People development

Description du poste

The duties of the Head of Manufacturing will include:

• Lead manufacturing operations (roll cage production, paintshop and assembly).


• In charge of expansion into similar services and adding additional services in line with strategy.


• Develop and execute production strategies aligned with business goals.


• Own and manage manufacturing budgets and full P&L responsibility.


• Drive continuous improvement and implement lean manufacturing principles.


• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure product quality and timely delivery.


• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.


• Report directly to the CEO on performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and operational challenges.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The Head of Manufacturing should have the following desired skillset:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and operations leadership, within motorsport or automotive sectors.


• Experience in business development and client management.


• Proven track record in managing complex production environments and budgets.


• Strong understanding of motorsport technologies and vehicle manufacturing processes.


• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.


• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.


• Fluent in English and French, additional languages are a plus.


• Customer orientated.


• Promote are values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESG strategy

Location: WRT Headquarters, Bierset, Belgium