🌟 Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing (Flanders Region)
Location: West Flanders, Belgium
Contract: Full-time – Permanent
A leading European food manufacturing group is looking for a passionate and results-driven Plant Manager to lead one of its key production sites located in West Flanders. This site plays a central role in the group’s international supply chain and is known for its high-quality standards and continuous improvement mindset.
Your mission:
You will oversee the entire plant’s operations (production, maintenance, supply, quality & safety) with the objective of ensuring high efficiency, product excellence, and strong team performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and coach the site’s management team (production, technical, quality, logistics, etc.)
* Drive operational performance: output, OEE, cost, service, and quality
* Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE and food regulations
* Implement continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
* Collaborate with other plants and the group’s HQ on strategic industrial initiatives
* Manage budgets, KPIs, investments, and reporting to the Industrial Director
Your profile:
* Engineering or technical degree (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience (5+ years) in a Plant Manager or similar operational leadership role, ideally in the food industry or FMCG
* Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
* Fluent in Dutch and English – French is a plus
* Data-driven mindset with a hands-on and pragmatic approach
What’s in it for you?
* A key leadership role in a growing international group
* Autonomy, impact, and direct contribution to strategic industrial decisions
* Competitive salary package with company car, bonus, and benefits
* Strong team spirit and positive company culture
🔎 We are open to strong Operations or Production Managers ready for the next step in their career.
📩 Interested? Let’s talk. Your application will be treated with full confidentiality.