Plant Operations Manager — Manufacturing & Projects

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij in Merksem, Belgium is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations, coordinate maintenance and supply chain activities, and drive continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

You will report to the Plant Manager, develop teams, champion food safety and quality, and manage capital projects with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• 5–10 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience with maintenance management and CI methodologies is a strong asset.
• Strong coaching and motivational skills; team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Lead, coach and develop team leaders and operators.
• Coordinate and optimize production planning and supply chain activities.
• Act as project leader or core team member for investment and capital expenditure projects.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Operational excellence

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Project coordination

Education

Master degree in Engineering

Job description

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij in Merksem, Belgium is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations, coordinate maintenance and supply chain activities, and drive continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

You will report to the Plant Manager, develop teams, champion food safety and quality, and manage capital projects with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.