Manager, Production

T.D. Williamson, Inc.; Waals-Brabant; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TDW is seeking a Manager, Production at our Nivelles site to lead production, planning & scheduling, maintenance, and continuous improvement with a strong focus on people development and operational excellence.

You will drive safe, high-quality, on-time delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate across functions while leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 5-7+ years manufacturing or related experience.
• Process improvement experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S is desired.
• Knowledge of TDW products is a strong asset.
• Fluent in French; comfortable working in English.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Health, Environment & Quality: ensure rules are followed and quality objectives achieved.
• Structure, schedule, and coordinate production for safe, on-time delivery.
• Oversee maintenance, WIP, and procurement collaborations for Make/Buy analyses.
• Develop department budget and labor forecasts; manage investments in equipment.
• Lead and develop employees; set objectives and provide feedback.
• Represent Production in cross-functional collaboration and site leadership decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Manager, Production# Careers## Manager, ProductionApply: Belgium, Nivelles: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-03878### **At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.***Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.***Overview**As the leader of our Nivelles Manufacturing Plant workshop, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing operations. You will lead production, planning & scheduling, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities, with a strong focus on people development and operational excellence. By continuously improving our teams, methods, and processes, you will help ensure safe, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective production and a high level of customer satisfaction.**Key Responsibilities**Safety, Health, Environment & Quality* Ensure that HSE rules and procedures are followed by all employees within the department and that facilities comply with local and governmental safety regulations.* Drive the achievement of quality objectives in line with the company’s Quality Policy.* Ensure that corrective actions are implemented promptly when required.Production & Operational Excellence* Structure, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure safe, high-quality and on-time delivery.* Regularly assess operational performance to ensure objectives are met and identify opportunities for improvement.* Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop.* Monitor and communicate key production KPIs, including workload, capacity, delivery performance, and throughput.* Ensure that routers and Bills of Materials (BoMs) are accurate and up to date.* Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and oversee production equipment and shop supplies.* Work closely with Procurement on Make/Buy analyses.Maintenance, Resources & Investments* Ensure machinery and production equipment are properly maintained and kept in good working condition.* Contribute to the development of the department budget and labor forecasts and ensure adherence to the approved budget.* Identify investment needs and initiate and justify requests for new machinery and equipment.People Leadership & Development* Select, manage, motivate, and develop employees to maintain a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce.* Set clear individual objectives and provide fair and constructive feedback.* Assess performance, development opportunities, training needs, and areas for improvement.* Support employees in developing their skills and managing their career paths.* Build a positive team dynamic that encourages collaboration, accountability, and high performance.* Promote team building and employee development.Site Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration* Act as an active member of the Nivelles Management Team, contributing to organizational, coordination, and strategic decisions at site level.* Foster strong collaboration between departments to ensure an efficient flow of projects throughout the value creation chain.* Represent Production and communicate operational performance to different stakeholders.* Participate as a management representative in the Works Council.**Your experience*** Master’s degree in Engineering with 5-7+ years manufacturing or related experience* Process improvement experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S is desired* Knowledge of TDW products is a strong asset**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Fluent in French* Comfortable working in English, both written and spoken* Excellent leadership, team building, and organizational capabilities* Ability to exercise sound judgment about personnel and business needs* Resilience to pressure, fast changing environment, adaptability and agility* Excellent verbal and written communication