Process Manager

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils 

Learn more about us as a workplace

We are now looking for Process Managers  to our coating and finishing lines in our factory in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium.

Greetings from your future team

\"You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values trust, shared goals, and learning together. We work hands-on, move forward with curiosity, and continuously improve our ways of working. Everyone's ideas matter, and success is built as a team.\"

What you will do

In this role, you will lead efficient, high-quality, and safe production operations across the facility. Reporting to the General Manager and as part of the Factory Management Team, you will be responsible for meeting production targets on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will guide and inspire your team to continuously improve processes, solve operational challenges, and foster collaboration across departments. By identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency, you play a key role in ensuring the factory not only meets its goals but also continuously enhances its performance and competitiveness. In addition, you will:

• Oversee safety, production, maintenance, and personnel relations
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Promote a safety-conscious work environment and maintain documentation of safe practices
• Develop strategies to achieve production goals in quality and quantity
• Coordinate daily operations: planning, personnel, quality improvement, and waste reduction
• Manage machinery and building maintenance, including preventive and corrective action plans
• Control operating budget, maintain strong communication, and drive continuous improvement

Who You Are

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, plus two years in operative leadership position
• Background in engineering is an advantage
• You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with initiative and creativity
• You have proven leadership and people management experience; able to drive positive change
• You communicate well in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• You have technical expertise in maintenance, engineering, safety, and process management. Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is a plus

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose \"We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils\". Our work is impactful and transformative.  
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

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Additional information

For further information about the role, please contact

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by February 5, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

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UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM's growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more:

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