Operations Leader - Automated, High-Growth Site

Skechers; Milmort; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Team bonus

Meal vouchers

Pension and hospitalization insurance

Free on-site gym

Job summary

Skechers is seeking an Operations Manager for its Herstal site. You will report to the Director of Operations and independently manage multiple departments, ensuring daily excellence in an automated setting.

You will lead a ~150-person team, drive KPI-driven performance, and align operations with safety, cost control, and long-term strategic plans. This role requires strong leadership and communication within a modern, tech-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar role within an automated/production environment.
• Proficiency in WMS, WCS, and AS400 systems.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and supervising daily operations to meet short- and long-term goals, while ensuring budget, deadlines, and safety standards are met in an automated environment.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Developing strategic business plans for the short, medium, and long term for your departments.
• Taking necessary actions to achieve performance objectives by defining and monitoring team KPIs, while effectively managing operational costs.
• Leading, coaching, evaluating, and developing your teams (approx. 150 people) in collaboration with Team Leaders and Leads. Communication is central to your role—both with your teams and social partners.
• Managing and optimizing automated processes with a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

WMS

WCS

AS400

MS Office

English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Skechers is seeking an Operations Manager for its Herstal site. You will report to the Director of Operations and independently manage multiple departments, ensuring daily excellence in an automated setting.

You will lead a ~150-person team, drive KPI-driven performance, and align operations with safety, cost control, and long-term strategic plans. This role requires strong leadership and communication within a modern, tech-forward environment.