Operations Manager

Jobat; Milmort; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym with a personal coach

Job summary

Skechers seeks an Operations Manager for its Herstal site to lead an automated, fast-growing operation. You will report to the Director of Operations, supervising multiple departments and driving performance in a high-output environment.

You will manage ~150 people, foster safety culture, and develop strategic plans with cross-functional teams. This role requires proactive leadership in a global, dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large operational teams (≈150 people).
• Proven track record in automated environments.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs and budgets.
• Strong communication with teams and social partners.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily operations to meet goals within budget and safety standards in an automated setting.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Develop strategic plans for short and long term for departments.
• Define and monitor KPIs, manage costs to achieve targets.
• Lead, coach, evaluate, and develop teams (~150 people) with leads; centralize communication.
• Optimize automated processes with continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Safety culture

KPIs

Job description

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.

Why join Skechers?

• 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.

Jobomschrijving

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.