Schelstraete Delacourt Associates is currently managing several high-level positions as Plant Director for clients spread across Belgium, active in the Food sector.
These family owned, International players are located to the West of Brussels.
The Plant Director leads multiple sites, manages the local management team and reports to the COO of the Group.
For these positions, we are looking for profiles with:
* a background in Engineering
* minimum 10 years' experience as a Plant Manager or similar in the food industry or broad proces industry, preferably with experience in full-time production environments and group structure.
* a proficiency in French and/or Dutch.
* in-depth knowledge of production processes, quality control and food safety.
* strong organisational and analytical skills to coordinate continuous operations and collaboration with other sites.
Some of the responsibilities are:
* Leading the operational processes at the production sites.
* Setting clear targets and monitoring the performance of teams to ensure efficient and high-quality production, within a full-time work schedule.
* Managing the budget of the production sites and identifying optimisations while maintaining quality and safety.
* Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and food safety regulations to ensure the highest product quality.
* Prioritising the safety of the employees by ensuring compliance with all safety guidelines and procedures.
* Leading, motivating and developing the teams to foster a positive working environment and realise the potential of the employees.
* Maintaining constructive social relations to maintain a harmonious working environment.
* Collaborating with the other production sites within the group, participating in consultations and sharing best practices to promote synergies and efficiency.