Production Team Leader (2 Shifts)

Function

As Teamlead Production at Ninove You will take charge of a production team and ensure that the production line runs smoothly, safely and to a high standard. You will be the first point of contact on the shop floor, keep track of planning and staffing, and make adjustments where necessary to ensure that production runs in a focused and efficient manner.

In this role, you will combine operational responsibility with people management. You will play an active part, monitor progress and ensure that every shift starts and ends in a well-organised manner.

• You will coordinate the day-to-day running of the production line and manage operators and colleagues.
• You will monitor quality, productivity and safety throughout the entire shift.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the line is started up, switched over and shut down correctly.
• You allocate tasks and breaks and follow the schedule to the letter.
• You resolve first-line technical or practical problems quickly and efficiently.
• You motivate your team, ensure smooth collaboration and foster a positive workflow.
• You’ll actively contribute ideas on how to improve processes, organisation and efficiency.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for a driven team lead with several years’ relevant experience in a production environment. You are someone who enjoys taking on responsibility, manages people in a clear and respectful manner, and at the same time does not hesitate to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Experience in a manufacturing company or with machinery in an industrial environment is a strong asset.

You’ll also recognise yourself in the expectations listed below:

• You preferably have 3 to 5 years’ experience in a production or line management role.
• You have experience of, or an interest in, managing a team on the shop floor.
• You are willing to work in 2 rotating teams (6.00–14.18 and 14.00–22.18).
• You work in a structured way, stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly when problems arise.
• You have an eye for quality, safety and working efficiently.
• You communicate fluently in the Dutch; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• You have a practical mindset, take the initiative and focus on solutions.

Organisation

Our client is an international company with its head office in Belgium. They are committed to delivering high quality on a daily basis and, as a result, are achieving healthy year-on-year growth figures.

Offer

You’ll be joining a stable and growing organisation offering an attractive remuneration package and recognising your commitment and development. In addition to a permanent contract, you’ll receive a remuneration package that fairly reflects your performance and shift work.

What to expect:

• Permanent contract permanent.
• A good salary supplemented by additional allowances for weekend work.
• Meal vouchers.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Group insurance.
• 6 extra days’ holiday in addition to statutory leave, to be taken in consultation with the team.
• A team of enthusiastic colleagues who share their knowledge and help you develop.

What’s more, you’ll be working in an ambitious environment that prioritises sustainability, collaboration and long-term development.