Production manager

Function

As production manager, you are responsible for the entire production process. You ensure that people, materials and resources are deployed optimally and that production runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. Together with your three team leaders, you motivate and coach the employees on the shop floor. You monitor quality, safety and productivity and work closely with the Engineering department to continuously improve processes and products.

Production & planning

• You organise, plan and follow up on all production activities.
• You optimise the production planning and ensure that the right people, materials and tools are available at the right time.
• You manage three team leaders and a team of operational staff, and know how to motivate them to achieve objectives together.
• You follow up on supply chain processes, including the warehouse, incoming and outgoing goods and the supply of production lines.
• You initiate and implement improvements in the areas of productivity, capacity and costs.
• You work closely with Engineering on process and product improvements.
• You ensure that safety regulations, quality standards and procedures are correctly adhered to.

Safety & prevention

• Safe working is always your top priority. You take active responsibility for this and ensure that safety is part of daily operations.
• You follow up on HSE objectives and safety actions.
• You investigate accidents and high-potential incidents and translate the results into concrete improvement actions.
• You organise toolbox meetings and carry out safety observations.
• You draw up risk analyses and follow up on periodic inspections.

Profile

You are a technically strong and results-oriented leader who enjoys taking responsibility. You know how to motivate people, maintain an overview and seize opportunities to organise processes more smartly and efficiently.

In addition, you recognise yourself in the following:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a production environment and in a management role.
• You are strong at coaching, motivating and organising teams.
• You have a technical background and think in terms of solutions.
• You are resilient under pressure, accurate and responsible.
• You work comfortably with common software packages.
• You communicate very well in Dutch and well in English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
• You hold a master's degree in Industrial Sciences or a bachelor's degree.

Organisation

You will join an international, technically driven company that specialises in the development, production, sale and rental of tower cranes and self-erecting cranes. Drawing on strong expertise in the construction sector, the company offers high-quality and innovative solutions that make construction projects more efficient and productive.

The Belgian site combines technical expertise with a strong focus on production, quality, safety and service. Collaboration, continuous improvement and efficient organisation are central to this.

As an employee, you will be part of a dynamic working environment where craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and teamwork are important. You will have the opportunity to help build high-quality technical solutions and contribute to the further growth and optimisation of the organisation.

Offer

• You will have an exciting and varied role in which you have a real impact on the day-to-day operations and the further development of production.
• A wage in line with the market.
• Meal vouchers and hospitalisation insurance.
• A flexible Flex Plan.
• A fully electric company car with a lease budget based on TCO of €810 including VAT.
• A mobile phone and laptop in accordance with the applicable company policy.
• 9 paid ADV days per year.
• A full-time contract of indefinite duration.