ITW Automotive Aftermarket Europe, one of 80+ business units owned by ITW, manufactures and supplies specialty and innovative chemicals for the automotive aftermarket. They manufacture products in Spain and Belgium (Sint-Niklaas), and commercialize around the globe serving markets in Europe, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Africa. For their plant in Sint-Niklaas we are looking for a Site Operations Manager. As Operations Site Manager you set and drive the plant's strategy to meet KPIs on efficiency, quality, cost and service. You ensure optimal stock levels, regulatory compliance and lead middle management. Additionally, you support other site functions to achieve their goals. Your responsibilities span multiple areas: Planning and Procurement: you are responsible for planning based on the MRD framework and ensuring availability of raw materials, packaging and components to support smooth production. Production Management: You manage the site roadmap and facilities, optimize production planning and drive improvements using ITW Toolbox methods. With a strong focus on KPIs, you enhance efficiency while ensuring daily operations meet quality, safety and environmental standards. Warehouse Management: You ensure customer satisfaction by managing efficient goods receiving, storage and dispatch. Using the 80/20 approach, you optimize warehouse space and logistics. You also maintain inventory accuracy and align workforce planning with production and sales demand. Customer Service: You ensure timely order processing and delivery while keeping customers and sales informed through clear, proactive communication. Team Leadership and Management: You lead and inspire a high-performing team while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Site Management: You serve as the local contact for onsite and remote colleagues, supporting them in achieving their goals. The ideal candidate will possess: Minimum 5 years' experience with proven track records of operational leadership and production planning, combined with a technical Bachelor's of Master's degree. Proven analytical skills with project management methodology. Process mindset and able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. “Safety first” attitude and strong work ethics. A genuine passion for people management with demonstrable success in engaging, coaching, and developing teams. The ability to work at all levels within the organization. Strong initiative and a customer mindset. A hands-on, "can-do" and result oriented mentality combined with the strategic foresight to implement change. Strong communication skills with native proficiency in Dutch and professional fluency in English. Other European languages (like French or Spanish) are an asset. A strategic position with a broad re... Storage, Customer Service, KPI, Communication, Delivery, European Languages, Practicality, Dispatch, Stocks, Customer Experience, Strategic Foresight, Management, Coaching, Asset, Storage, Site management, Customer Oriented, Procurement, Team Leadership, Space logistics, Planning, Sales, Raw material, Work Ethic, Health & Safety, Result Oriented, Leadership, Production schedule, Proactivity, Passion, Management, Goods Inwards, Production, Team Building, Operations, Service, Inventory Accuracy, Packaging, Accountability, Project Management, Order Fulfillment, People Management, MRD Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be!
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