Process Optimization Manager

For a client in the Kortrijk region, we are looking for a Process Optimization Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing and guiding production processes and acting as a key link between R&D and production. You will combine technical expertise with people management skills and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in implementing process innovations and further developing the process engineering team.

Do you enjoy taking initiative, get energy from coaching people, and want to use your technical expertise to elevate processes to the next level? Then this role is perfect for you!

ROLE

• Lead the team of process engineers and coach them on technical and operational aspects.
• Guide new product developments from initial testing to commercial production.
• Ensure correct machine settings and provide clear instructions to operators for safe and high-quality production.
• Analyze data and identify root causes of production loss or quality issues.
• Develop and implement improvements in collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Report and analyze production performance to identify optimization opportunities and implement solutions.

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
• Experience as a team leader of engineers, preferably in the food sector.
• Strong people management skills: you motivate, guide, and coach your team to achieve results.
• Process-oriented mindset: you can identify connections, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-driven approach.
• Fluent in French, both written and spoken.

OFFER

• Competitive salary with company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, sport and culture vouchers, and gift vouchers.
• Hospitalization and group insurance.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
• Extensive training opportunities and career growth potential.
• Work in a warm, family-oriented company culture that values initiative, autonomy, and ownership.
• A role with variety, broad responsibility, and a tangible impact on operational performance.

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