Operations Manager

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

Wat:

Frequentie: Dagelijks Wekelijks

Take the lead in operations at Skechers and guide your teams toward excellence in a fully automated and fast-growing environment!

Skechers USA is a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, generating $9 billion in annual revenue. The company designs, develops, and markets over 3,000 styles for men, women, and children.

• A fast-growing international company
• A warm, dynamic, and tech-forward work environment
• A culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
• A competitive salary package
• The extra perk? An on-site gym with a personal coach

To strengthen its operational team, our client Skechers is currently looking for an Operations Manager for its site in Herstal.

Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager at Skechers, you report directly to the Director of Operations and independently manage several departments.

Your key responsibilities include:

• 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.

This role requires adaptability, versatility, and a proactive approach to overcoming daily challenges and driving operational excellence.

Profiel

Education and technical skills:

• 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.

Your personality and soft skills:

• Leadership – You are a driver of change and adapt easily to a constantly evolving environment.
• Communication – You adjust your communication to suit your audience and actively listen.
• Customer & results orientation – You go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stress management – You remain positive and composed when facing day-to-day challenges.
• Conflict resolution & negotiation – You are assertive and diplomatic when managing tensions.
• Attention to detail – You are uncompromising when it comes to safety and adherence to procedures and workplace rules.

Aanbod

By bringing your skills to Skechers, here’s what you’ll get in return:

• A permanent full-time contract (employee status)
• A day shift alternating between two schedules: 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 2 p.m.–10 p.m. (night shift 10 p.m.–6 a.m. and weekend shift also possible depending on your preference)
• A thorough onboarding and training process from day one
• 30 days of paid leave per year
• An attractive compensation package including: company car, team bonus, meal vouchers, pension and hospitalization insurance, CCT 90, merit increase
• Free access to an on-site gym
• Discounted prices on Skechers shoes
• The opportunity to join a growing company that encourages and supports employee development
• A varied and dynamic role in a warm, high-tech, and challenging work environment

Recruitment process

What happens next?

• An initial interview with our Profile Group recruitment consultant – we’ll assess your match with Skechers and guide you throughout the recruitment journey
• A second interview on-site with HR and an Operations Manager
• An assessment session at Profile Group
• A final interview and site visit with HR and Operations Management

If it’s a match between you and Skechers, your new adventure begins!