As Operations Manager, you will lead a major industrial maintenance site dedicated to the overhaul, servicing, and operational readiness of complex industrial equipment. You play a central role in ensuring safety, reliability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction for demanding international clients.
You will oversee a large technical organisation, manage performance and transformation initiatives, and ensure the efficient delivery of contractual maintenance services within a competitive and regulated environment.
Operations Manager - Industrial sector
Functieomschrijving
* Lead a workforce of over 150 employees, including a management team of direct reports.
* Coach, develop, and motivate teams, fostering a culture of safety, performance, ownership, and continuous improvement.
* Maintain constructive and structured relationships with social partners.
* Oversee all contractual maintenance operations related to industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, timelines, and cost-efficiency.
* Monitor operational performance using dashboards and KPIs, implementing corrective actions when necessary to achieve financial and operational targets.
* Ensure availability and optimal management of industrial infrastructure, even during major upgrade or modernization projects.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with international clients to understand operational needs and anticipate workload fluctuations.
* Participate in competitive tendering and negotiation processes for new maintenance contracts within the applicable regulatory framework.
* Ensure the long-term profitability and operational viability of all service contracts.
* Lead initiatives to enhance quality, reliability, productivity, flexibility, and safety across all workshop operations.
* Promote continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and QSE systems.
* Drive digitalisation and modernization efforts to optimize processes and equipment performance.
* Manage personnel, investment, and operational budgets.
* Contribute to the site's long-term industrial strategy and support transformation projects.
Profiel
* Degree in engineering (civil or industrial) or equivalent experience.
* 8-10 years of experience managing industrial workshops, technical operations, or large maintenance environments, ideally with a service and commericial component.
* Strong experience in people management and labour relations.
* Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Fluent communication skills in both French and Englihs (basic Dutch is sufficiant)
Aanbod
You will join a high-performance industrial environment known for its technical expertise, safety culture, and innovation-driven mindset.The organisation offers:
* Competitive salary package including expense allowance, meal vouchers, and performance bonuses.
* Flexible benefits plan (mobility options, pension contributions, bicycle or car leasing, etc.).
* Hospitalisation and group insurance.
* Flexible working schedule and 33 days of annual leave to support work-life balance.
* Other advantages and additional benefits for family and leisure activities.