URGENT: Production Manager

Our Client has more than 45 years of experience in the manufacturing of modular cold rooms and freezers, isotherm doors and accessories, industrial insulated sandwich panels and fireproof rock wool panels. With an annual turnover of 35 million euros they are one of the leading suppliers of building systems for conditioned industrial environments. Due to growth, they are urgently looking for a Production Manager ad interim.

Function description
  • You will report to the Manager Operations
  • As Production Manager you coordinate and coach a team of about 50 production employees with whom you realize the daily production assignments so that planning can be followed.
  • You take initiatives to improve the quality of internal production processes. 
  • You ensure that all production data is accurately recorded and followed up.
  • As a natural leader, you are able to command respect and are often active on the work floor.
  • You follow up production processes on a daily basis and make adjustments in terms of planning, process and people. Quality, safety and efficiency are the most important parameters.
  • You have an eye for optimizing the machinery and the logistic flows. You take the initiative to propose and direct concrete improvement projects.
  • On a regular basis you consult with leaders of other departments.
  • You are a member of the production management team
  • You are ambitious and energized by challenges.
Job requirements
  • You have a higher technical degree or equivalent through experience.
  • Strong People Manager with several years of experience in a production environment, in a managerial role.
  • Passion for technology and processes.
  • You learn quickly, have a sense of accuracy and can make decisions.
  • You can work in a problem-solving manner.
  • You are flexible (no 9 to 5 mentality) and stress resistant.
  • You are hands on and practical.
  • You like to work with people, to motivate and guide them.
  • Safety and quality are self-evident for you.
  • Great communication skills
  • You speak Dutch fluently and have knowledge of French.
  • You are willing to work in shifts (weekly alternation between early and late shift)
  • You are accessible after hours when necessary (to provide the necessary instructions and solutions remotely)
Offer

A 6-month Interim Management assignment during which the company will be looking to hire for the permanent role 

Organizational and departmental definition

You will report to the Manager Operations

Questions?

Patrick Michielsen Partner