Production Manager

Approach People; Oost-Vlaanderen; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Approach People Recruitment in Ghent, Belgium, seeks a Production Manager to lead all technical activities in our plant. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure equipment meets technical requirements while safety, quality, productivity and cost targets are met.

You will guide production team leaders to consistently achieve performance goals. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a technical leadership role in manufacturing and a strong

Formación

• At least 3 years in a technical leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong technical/engineering background.

Responsabilidades

• Drive technological leadership by identifying and implementing new technologies and automation projects.
• Define equipment specifications and oversee FAT/SAT and asset management.
• Lead and develop maintenance and production teams to improve technical performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support for interventions, modifications, and programming; ensure maintenance plans are followed.

Conocimientos

Pneumatics

Mechanics

Electrics

Hydraulics

Automation

Robotics

Industrial communications

PLC

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

IATF 16949

Herramientas

ERP/MES/CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Production Manager - Gent (Belgium)

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Production Manager to lead and oversee all technical activities within our plant. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal departments, external partners, and suppliers to ensure industrial equipment meets technical requirements while achieving key objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency. You will also guide production team leaders to consistently reach performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Technological Leadership

• Collaborate with innovation teams and external partners to identify and implement new technologies that enhance plant performance.
• Initiate and execute innovation projects, including process automation, on time and within budget.
• Lead production team leaders and support the maintenance team in achieving technical excellence.

2. Managing Equipment and Investments

• Play an active role in defining investment needs for machinery and automation at the plant.
• Define equipment specifications and ensure alignment with standardization strategies.
• Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Maintain the industrial assets database and oversee unused equipment management.

3. Developing Team Expertise

• Work closely with the maintenance team to develop technicians' skills through targeted training and technical development initiatives.

4. Providing Technical Support

• Offer hands-on technical support for equipment interventions, modifications, and programming.
• Develop and oversee action plans to meet key manufacturing targets (MKPIs).
• Collaborate with the quality team to optimize assembly line parameters.
• Ensure adherence to preventive and predictive maintenance plans, as well as avoid equipment obsolescence.
• Provide support across all shifts as needed.

Your Profile

• Experience: At least 3 years in a technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Education: Strong technical/engineering background.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in pneumatics, mechanics, electrics, hydraulics, industrial communications, automation, and robotics.
• Proficiency in PLC,Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 standards and ERP/MES/CMMS systems.
• Strong skills in planning, managing change, and budget control.
• Fluency in the local language; English proficiency is highly recommended.