Head of workshop and logistics

Function

What exciting challenge awaits you at our client's Nieuwpoort region?

• You will organise and manage the workshop, warehouse and stacking areas (including maintenance and material flows)
• You are responsible for planning and coordinating transport of equipment and materials to sites
• You will ensure efficient stock management (ordering, receiving and issuing)
• You manage the purchase, inspection and follow-up of work equipment, consumables and small equipment
• You manage a team of workers (drivers, warehousemen and mechanics) and coach them in their daily work.
• You will work closely with the prevention adviser and oversee the HSE policy and compliance with safety, quality and environmental regulations
• Furthermore, you optimise logistics and production processes, manage waste and environmental policies at all sites and ensure correct compliance with legislation
• You will work with the ERP system for materials management, inventory and digitisation of processes

Profile

Who are you?

• You have a Bachelor or Degree (or equivalent through experience) preferably in construction, site organisation or logisitek
• You have relevant environmental and/or safety certificates
• You have experience in managing and coaching teams and combine leadership with a hands-on mentality and technical understanding of construction and site environments
• You are stress-resistant, flexible and strong in setting priorities
• You think analytically and solution-oriented and make quick and thoughtful decisions
• You work accurately, take responsibility and have an eye for HSE aspects that you apply consistently
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and have a good knowledge of French and English

Organisation

Our client is a 5th-generation West Flemish family business with over 135 years of experience within their sector.

With a team of around 50 employees - consisting of white-collar workers, labourers and a permanent group of subcontractors - they combine craftsmanship with a people-oriented approach.

Our client is also characterised by an open and flat structure, where direct communication is key and everyone is given responsibility.

Offer

What's in it for you?

• A permanent contract of indefinite duration
• A challenging position within a strong and versatile family business with a rich history
• An open and accessible organisation
• You will work in a pleasant, green and congestion-free environment on the coast, where a good work-life balance is key
• You enjoy more than 35 holidays and public holidays combined
• An attractive salary package with meal vouchers, group insurance, a cafeteria plan and a company car
• A 40-hour work week during daytime hours (8.30am - 5pm) Monday to Friday
• Collective construction leave
• Team building, staff parties, safety days
• A modern office