Plant Manager - FR/ENG - Chemical manufacturing industry

Aussicht: 101

Update Tag: 21-11-2025

Ort: Namur City Namur

Kategorie: Geschäftsführung Produktion / Betrieb

Industrie: Staffing Recruiting

Position: Director

Jobtyp: Full-time

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Jobinhalt

About Our Client

Our partner is a Belgian SME specialising in the manufacturing of basic organic chemicals and operating as part of a major international group in the chemicals sector, with a strong focus on the automotive aftermarket industry.
The group has a global presence and generates over €60 million in annual revenue, combining local agility with international scale and resources.

Job Description

Lead all plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, logistics, HSE) with full P&L accountability.
Responsible for the management of a workforce of 25 FTEs
Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, service, and delivery.
Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards; foster a strong safety-first culture.
Optimize resources, budgets, and CAPEX projects to achieve operational and financial targets.
Align production planning with SIOP, demand forecasts, and customer delivery
Lead and develop a high-performing operations team; build succession plans and strengthen
Build strong customer, supplier, and internal stakeholder
Champion continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) and lead change management initiatives.
Oversee engineering and preventive maintenance to ensure asset reliability and plant

The Successful Applicant

Degree (Bachelor / Master) in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
10+ years’ senior management experience in a complex plant environment.
Proven track record in operational leadership, change management, and CAPEX/project delivery.
Knowledge of Seveso environmental regulations
Demonstrated track record in managing or operating within SMEs integrated into a global corporate environment
Strong financial acumen and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Bilingual: fluent in French and English (written C spoken).
Recognized for strategic thinking, leadership, and ability to engage teams at all levels.

What’s on Offer

Permanent contract (Executive / member of the local Management Committee)
Option to be employed on payroll or engaged as an independent contractor under a permanent agreement
Key leadership role in a strategic manufacturing site.
High level of autonomy with direct impact on operational and business performance.
Opportunity to drive transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Highly attractive and competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities (company car, bonus scheme etc.)

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