We are hiring for our client BioWanze
BioWanze is not only the largest producer of bio-ethanol in Belgium, but this modern facility also is the most innovative bio-ethanol factory in Europe. We produce sustainable energy for your mobility. Our CO 2-optimized factory uses renewable raw materials to produce bio-ethanol for the fuel industry. In comparison with fossil fuels, we save up to 80% of the greenhouse gas emissions.
Besides bio-ethanol BioWanze also produces ProtiWanze, a protein rich and high quality feed product, as well as gluten for the food and animal feed sector and liquified CO 2 .
In order to reinforce our team, we are looking for an experienced
Process & Investments Manager
Function :
As Process & Investment Manager you Develop, maintain, and improve production processes within BioWanze, manage and/or follow-up on future plant (project) investments in accordance with QHSE guidelines and the plant strategy in order to optimize the reliability, sustainability, efficiency and capacity of the plant’s processes and ensure the realization of investments projects at BioWanze.
Your key responsibilities :
· Processes
- Analyse, design, implement and improve production processes so as to ensure their reliability and efficiency
· Projects
- Initiate, develop, manage and/or coordinate A-Z process investment projects (CAPEX) aligned with the needs of the plant and/or Crop Energies Group and in collaboration with the stakeholders
· Operational Excellence
- Proactively detect, analyze, and identify opportunities for improvements and optimization of plant practices and processes, provide recommendations and suggestions, based on bottlenecks, and frequently encountered problems
· QHSE
- Develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate QHSE guidelines and standards for the production processes, installations, and equipment, based on appropriate QHSE procedures and regulations
· Budget Management
- Prepare, propose, and upon approval, manage the process and investments budget for BioWanze in collaboration with the Plant Director and/or Financial Controlling Manager
· Performance Monitoring
- Monitor, oversee, and manage the performance (e.g., quality, volume, timing etc.) of the production operations
· People and stakeholder Management
- Select, manage, coach, motivate, and develop managers of the department by using the defined HR Biowanze policies
- Build and maintain a network of in- and external stakeholders, represent the process and investments operations for BioWanze and identify and act upon trends and opportunities within the network
· Reporting & Administration
- Carry out administration (e.g., monthly closing reports, incidents reports, etc.) and provide periodic and/or on request reports to the Plant Director, authorities, CropEnergies Group, Comité de Pilotage, etc.
Required knowledge and experience
* You have a relevant master’s degree (e.g. (electro)-mechanical engineering, chemical engineering
* You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar position, preferably within the food or chemical industry
* You have an analytical mindset, a can-do mentality, an attitude of taking initiative and solving problems
* The MSOffice suite has no secrets for you (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and knowledge of SAP is a real advantage.
* Working under pressure is not a problem for you and you have strong relational and communication capabilities, both in French and English, so as to effectively lead your team of 4 people as well as manage your stakeholder network.
What does Biowanze propose?
· A full time employment contract (CDI), an attractive remuneration package, including a company car and other advantages
· A demanding yet highly interesting function with real responsibilities within a state of the art Belgian factory which is part of a strong European business group
· A true opportunity to fulfil an important role in a stimulating environment
· A company culture where respect for the individual is a core value and where work-life balance is strived for
Interested?
Please send us your CV and motivation letter asap at jobs@hcinternational.biz at the latest by June 14, 2026. If you have questions do not hesitate to contact Gert Olefs at +32 (0)499 14 33 48, during the week between 9h and 20h, on Saturdays between 11h and 17h.