Operations Director

A leading food company, with HQ near Bruges, is expanding its team. This family-run business serves large European distribution chains as well as specialist cases. With a turnover of €120 million and 150 employees across production sites in Belgium and France, the company continues to grow and is now looking for a:

Operations Director

(Nearby Angers-Nantes)

Function

• Responsible for the complete management of the Business Unit in France.
• Focus on achieving quality, cost, schedule and safety targets.
• Lead and develop the continuous improvement processes at the site.
• Managing the teams on site (+/- 90 employees, including 7 direct reports).
• Supervise and monitor team targets in the areas of quality, cost, time, safety and productivity.
• Monitor KPIs for all departments, focusing on cost, quality and efficiency.
• Implement appropriate corrective actions in case of (possible) deviations from targets.
• Propose technical and organisational improvements to achieve budgetary targets.

Profile

• Higher degree (Master level) in mechanical engineering, electromechanics, automation or technology.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in an industrial environment, of which at least 5 years in a managerial role within a production environment in the food or consumer industry.
• Indepth knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience with Lean Management.
• Autonomous in executing and implementing improvement projects and driving process optimisations.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong analytical ability.Experience in team management and excellent communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of French food distribution (GMS) is a plus.
• Perfect proficiency in French and English.

Offer

• An exciting position within a growing and dynamic working environment where own input is valued.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the further professionalisation of the production site.
• An attractive and competitive salary with fringe benefits with enthusiastic colleagues.
• Accommodation is provided.