Operational Manager

Solina; Eupen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina Belgium in Eupen is seeking an experienced Operational Manager to lead Production and Maintenance and drive site performance. You will report to the Site Manager and ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with quality standards while developing teams and processes.

You will coach managers, monitor performance, implement improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Management or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM and CI methodologies.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch/German is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production and Maintenance and own day-to-day site performance.
• Ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with quality standards.
• Coach managers and teams; monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to resource planning, cost optimization and investment projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and food safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Cost optimization

Safety culture

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

TPM tools

Job description

Primary Location :

EUPEN, Belgium

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!

Solina Belgium - Eupen

At Solina, we create customized food solutions for customers across the world. To support the further development of our site in Eupen, we are looking for an experienced Operational Manager who will lead our Production and Maintenance activities and contribute to the site’s operational performance.

In this role, you will report directly to the Site Manager and take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the Production and Maintenance departments. You will ensure that operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards, while supporting the long-term development of our teams and processes.

You will lead and coach managers and team leaders, monitor operational performance, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reliability, quality, and service levels. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

As a member of the site’s leadership team, you will contribute to the achievement of business objectives through effective resource planning, cost optimization, investment projects, and organizational development. You will also ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements and actively promote a strong safety culture across the organization.

Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Experience managing both production and maintenance activities.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Ability to drive change and achieve results through collaboration and leadership.
• Fluent in French and English. Dutch and/or German are an asset.

_ We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment _