PAs a strongIT Manufacturing Applications Specialist, /strong you will play a crucial role in maintaining and expanding the manufacturing data platform (and by extension the full manufacturing applications landscape) across all production plants, ensuring seamless data flows, process improvements and actionable insights. /p brpbFunction /b /pbrul liLead the rollout and daily operation of the Manufacturing Data Platform across multiple production lines and sites, ensuring stability and performance. /li liTranslate operational needs into digital solutions, acting as a key link between production, engineering, and IT teams. /li liManage and optimize data flows between machines, MES, ERP systems, and the Manufacturing Data Platform using industrial protocols like MQTT, OPC-UA, and AMQP. /li liDesign, document, and expand the Manufacturing Applications system landscape, promoting best practices for data collection, storage (InfluxDB), and visualization (Grafana). /li liSupport digital transformation projects within Manufacturing Quality, providing training, documentation, and user support for smooth adoption. /li liContribute to standardizing IT/OT architecture and develop scalable solutions to accommodate new data sources and users. /li /ul pYour primary workplace will be one of our offices in Belgium (Ninove, Haaltert, or Erpe-Mere), with occasional travel (15%) to international sites. You will be part of the corporate IT team and report to the Business Applications Manager Manufacturing. /p brpbYour Profile /b /pbrul liDegree in Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Statistics, or a related field, with a passion for Industry 4.0 and food manufacturing technologies. /li liPractical experience in IT/OT environments managing platforms like InfluxDB, MQTT/AMQP brokers, Grafana, and containerized deployments. /li liSolid understanding of industrial communication protocols (MQTT, AMQP, OPC-UA) and event-driven data integration. /li liAnalytical, structured, and pragmatic problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. /li liFluent in Dutch and English, flexible to travel within Europe for project assignments. /li /ul brpbOur Offer /b /pbrul li You will be joining an international family-owned company with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,000 enthusiastic colleagues work together, driven by five strong values. /li li We invest in a happy work environment through various sports and team events. /li li You can literally taste our passion every day through our fresh and innovative top-quality products. /li li You will contribute to a better world, as sustainability is high on our company's agenda. /li li You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself. /li li An attractive financial package, including one day of remote work, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, a group insurance plan, a company car, and 10 extra vacation days on top of the statutory leave. /li li You will have the space to take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and truly make a difference. /li /ul