PositionProject ManagerLocationAntwerp, Flemish Region, BelgiumContract typePermanentGeneral DescriptionJ-Tec Material Handling is part of the Katoen Natie group of companies. Katoen Natie is a global logistics and applied engineering provider. To optimally serve its customers, the organization is decentralized in business units. Each business unit acts independently and offers its clients tailor-made solutions.J-Tec Material Handling is the process engineering business unit of the group, offering material handling and process engineering solutions to industry market leaders in the chemical and food industries worldwide. We design and build turnkey process installations for our customers. Our company always strives to make a difference in terms of creativity, flexibility, and performance. We execute both green- and brownfield projects of different sizes with an average implementation time of one to two years.We are a fast-growing company with an international team of more than 270 employees (and counting). We have offices in Belgium, Spain, Thailand, and the US.Job DescriptionAs a Project Manager, you are responsible for managing (inter)national projects for our clients. We work for industrial market leaders in the food and chemical industry. We execute projects up to 20 MIO euro, with an average implementation time of one to two years.You combine detailed engineering with managing the execution of several projects regarding budget and planning. After fine-tuning the process P&ID, you determine the necessary suppliers, negotiate, and purchase the process equipment.Within the organization, you communicate directly with our different departments: mechanical design, electrical design, automation, and construction.You are the key figure in the realization of the project. You act as a single point of contact for your client and organize client meetings in different stages of the project, such as kick-off meetings and design reviews.Your ProfileHigher technical degree (Master) as a Project Manager.Relevant experience is an asset; however, we welcome junior candidates as we can offer training on the job, combined with internal training organized by our competence center.Broad technical interests, both practical and theoretical, with a general interest in process engineering.Knowledge of electrical engineering or automation is an asset.Good communication skills with fluency in Dutch and English.Commercial mindset, understanding customer needs and expectations.Strong organizational skills, able to maintain an overview and work independently while focusing on planning.Willingness to travel abroad for meetings with clients and suppliers, averaging one week a month.Required Experience3 yearsWe OfferBe part of a team of experienced and highly motivated colleagues in a professional and progressive environment where personal development is important.Internal and external training to specialize in our business and support the growth of your skills and competencies.A varied position in a growing, international company with a flat hierarchy and short communication lines.Future international job opportunities (Thailand / USA).An attractive and competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers (8€ / day), eco-cheques (250€ / year), bicycle lease, etc.Flexibility in the organization and fulfillment of your job, including flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.Seniority LevelEntry levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionProject Management, Supply Chain, and AnalystIndustriesAutomation Machinery Manufacturing
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