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Start People is recruiting an experienced Production Manager (Feeder & IS) for our client in Lommel, Belgium. This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a state-of-the-art industrial operation, combining technical expertise, operational excellence, and people management.
Your Challenge
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the performance and day-to-day operations of a critical production department. You will lead Team Leaders, Production Engineers, Shift Leaders, and Operators while driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Lead and develop a large production team
Monitor productivity, quality, efficiency, and OEE performance
Analyze operational results and implement improvement actions
Collaborate closely with technical and operational departments
Support the startup and optimization of new production lines
Coach and develop managers, supervisors, and operators
Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and performance
Drive process improvements, root cause analyses, and optimization projects
Your Profile
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, or equivalent through experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience within the container glass industry
Strong knowledge of IS machines, forming processes, and hot-end production
Proven leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Experience with OEE, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Strong coaching and people management skills
Hands-on, analytical, and results-driven mindset
Fluent in English; Dutch is considered an asset
Experience in a startup, greenfield, or commissioning environment is highly valued
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary package
Company car
Group and hospitalization insurance
Meal vouchers
42 vacation days, including public holidays
Extensive training and development opportunities
Long-term career growth xjecrpw within an international organization
A rare opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new manufacturing operation from the ground up
Accommodation support available for candidates who do not currently live in the Lommel region
If you are an experienced production leader looking to make a real impact in a highly innovative industrial environment, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Apply now!
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