Company Description
Vaar is dedicated to revolutionizing the shipping industry by reducing its carbon footprint through innovative high-tech battery solutions. Vaar develops and manufactures ultra-safe and affordable battery systems in-house. Developed with the support of the Batia Mosa Group, our products are designed for easy integration by maritime engineers and shipyards.
Role Description
As we scale our operations, we are looking for an Operations Lead to manage our supply chain, production activities, and operational processes. This is a hands-on role where you will play a central part in ensuring that components, equipment, and production activities run smoothly from sourcing to delivery.
Your responsibilities
Production
* Manage the production facility and standard equipment purchasing
* Source and procure specialised production equipment
* Plan and follow up on production schedules
* Participate in product assembly — as a startup team, everyone contributes to production when needed, working in teams of two
Supply Chain
* Select and source components with a strong focus on cost, lead time, and technical fit (majority sourced from China)
* Manage key suppliers, purchasing activities, and relationships
* Oversee inventory management, including small components
* Manage logistics and imports, including tracking shipments and handling import duties and taxes
Safety
* Ensure proper safety procedures and preventive maintenance (PPMs)
* Maintain first aid readiness and safe working practices
Your profile
* Strong communicator who can coordinate suppliers, logistics, and production activities
* Preferably a technical background through education or experience
* Experience in operations or supplier management
* Fluent in English and French
* Hands-on mindset and comfortable working in a production environment
* Based near Andenne, mostly working on-site
What we offer
* A key operational role in an ambitious startup
* The opportunity to build and improve operational processes from the ground up
* Close collaboration with a small, fast-moving team
* Competitive compensation package
* The chance to grow with the company as operations scale