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Tiense Suikerraffinaderij; Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij, Merksem factory, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations and collaborate across maintenance, planning and investments. You will drive safety, quality and operational excellence while mentoring a skilled team of operators and leaders.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic project involvement in a modern, data‑driven environment, fostering ownership and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing with maintenance and continuous improvement experience.
• Proven experience in managing teams with coaching skills.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Collaborative mindset and team‑player attitude.
• Hands-on and open communication with ownership of work.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day production operations of the plant.
• Lead, coach and develop team leaders and operators.
• Coordinate and optimize production planning and supply chain activities.
• Act as project leader for investment and capital expenditure projects.
• Promote safety, food safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement using data and practical know‑how.

Connaissances

Operations management

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Project coordination

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Functieomschrijving

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij has 6 locations in Belgium and the Netherlands, each location has its own specialty. The factory in Merksem specialises in the production of candy sugars and syrups, better known under the Candico brand, and has always played an important role in the history of sugar production. To reinforce our team we are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Operations Manager who will lead production operations, inspire and develop the team and ensure the efficient coordination of production, maintenance, supply chain activities and investment projects.

• Your job as Operations Manager You report to the Plant Manager and are responsible for: Managing the day-to-day production operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Leading, coaching, and developing team leaders and production operators.
• Coordinating and optimizing production planning and supply chain activities.
• Acting as project leader or core team member for investment and capital expenditure projects.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• As we modernize our processes and equipment, your expertise and ideas will help us make the right choices and drive continuous improvement.
• Technology and common sense - You'll work in a technologically advanced manufacturing environment where data, experience and common sense go hand in hand.
• Solo and as a team - You'll enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the freedom to take ownership of your work. At the same time, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where teams support one another and work together towards shared goals.
• Master degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering), or equivalent through experience.
• At least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with maintenance management and continuous improvement methodologies is a strong asset.
• Proven experience in managing teams with strong coaching and motivational skills.
• Good knowledge of safety regulations and food safety standards.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong team-player attitude.
• A hands-on and no-nonsense work environment with open communication culture and team spirit