OPEX Engineer

Zymofix NV; Deinze; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zymofix NV in Belgium is looking for an energetic OPEX engineer to drive continuous improvement inside our production facility. You will dive deep into processes to remove waste and boost manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate across functions, apply value stream mapping and Gemba walks, identify root causes, and lead cross-functional improvement projects. Your role includes standardizing procedures, delivering training, and supporting new equipment and workflows while upholding strict

Qualifications

• Process optimization experience preferred.
• Strong data-driven mindset and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process optimization: identify, implement and ensure improvements to increase efficiency, quality and safety.
• Follow-up on KPIs; apply value stream mapping and execute Gemba walks.
• Based on data-driven analysis, identify opportunities and propose improvements.
• Lead independently cross-functional improvement projects with minimal supervision.
• Standardization & training: write, revise and standardize SOPs; deliver training and maintain training matrices.
• Identify root causes of technical anomalies or inefficiencies.
• Provide day-to-day technical problem support; act as a point of contact for problem solving.
• Support implementation of new equipment, systems or workflows.

Job description

About Us:

Zymofix is a dynamic and innovative scale-up dedicated to fostering sustainable and circular agriculture. We specialize in creating effective and economically viable microbial products designed to reduce farmers' reliance on agrochemicals while maintaining high productivity. Positioned at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower farmers to grow healthy crops and improve yields without resorting to chemical fertilizers. Zymofix is planning the construction of an industrial-scale demonstration plant in 2027.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

As an OPEX engineer you will drive the continuous improvement culture within the production facility. In this role you will look beyond the surface, diving deep into the process to eliminate waste and scale manufacturing efficiency to the next level.

We’re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic personality with excellent communication skills, capable of inspiring and engaging teams to bring meaningful change and challenge the status quo, while respecting strict quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: you are responsible for identifying, implementing, and ensuring process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Follow-up on KPI’s; apply value stream mapping and execute Gemba walks.
• Based on data driven analysis, you identify hidden opportunities and propose improvements.
• Lead independently cross functional improvement projects with minimal supervision.
• Standardization & training: write, revise, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures to embed new best practices firmly into daily operations; deliver training modules to build a site-wide OPEX mindset. Responsible for keeping training matrix up-to-date and organizing training accordingly, in collaboration with the production team lead.
• Identify root causes of technical anomalies/malfunctions or inefficiencies.
• Provide support with day-to-day technical problems; act as a point of contact for problem solving.
• Support implementation of new equipment, systems or workflows.