Lean Manufacturing Leader - Production Manager

Bekaert; Hamme; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a Production Manager for Antwerp and Verrebroek to lead a high-performing manufacturing team in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment. You will own plant performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure commitments to customers are met through strong leadership and process optimization.

You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, collaborating with maintenance, supply chain, quality, and planning teams to maximize efficiency and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and motivate people to achieve results.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Champion a Health, Safety & Environment culture where every employee goes home safe.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Manage production performance, KPIs, budgets, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Planning to optimize plant performance.
• Ensure on-time delivery and world-class quality standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent to create an engaged, high-performing workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Dutch

English

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Bekaert is seeking a Production Manager for Antwerp and Verrebroek to lead a high-performing manufacturing team in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment. You will own plant performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure commitments to customers are met through strong leadership and process optimization.

You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, collaborating with maintenance, supply chain, quality, and planning teams to maximize efficiency and