Interim Production Manager – Food Manufacturing Antwerp Region | On-site | &##127463;&##127466; Dutch Required
12-month contract + extension
A well-established food manufacturing company in the Antwerp region is seeking an experienced Interim Production Manager to lead production operations and drive performance improvements across the site.
This is a long-term freelance assignment (12 months+) where you will play a key role in improving performance, raising standards and leading production teams.
The Role
You will take full ownership of production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on performance, leadership and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing production teams
Driving efficiency and continuous improvement across production
Raising standards and challenging existing processes
Working closely with technical and maintenance teams
Ensuring smooth day-to-day production operations
Bringing energy, structure and strong leadership on site
This role requires someone able to step in and make an immediate impact.
Your Background
Proven experience as Production Manager / Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Strong experience within manufacturing or process environments
Food, FMCG or packaging experience highly desirable
Engineering background preferred (mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical etc.)
Strong leadership and people-management capability
Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/CI beneficial)
Fluent Dutch essential
Contract Details
~ Freelance / interim contract
~12-month contract with extension potential
~ On-site role in the Antwerp region
~ Competitive daily rate
~ Start date dependent on availability
Interested?
If you're an experienced production leader available for a long-term freelance assignment and open to a new challenge within a food manufacturing environment, I'd be keen to speak.
Apply directly or message me confidentially to discuss further.
Robert Wilson
Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment
Optimus Search