Freelance Crisis & Operations Manager

East Flanders Temporary View Job Description
Support and stabilize a manufacturing/processing site facing operational disruption by restoring performance, structure, and team engagement through hands-on operational leadership.

Added 30/10/2026

  • Crisis Management Mission
  • Expertise in Production management and environment

About Our Client

Our client is a service-oriented industrial organization operating a high-volume production environment and currently undergoing a period of operational instability.

Job Description

  • Stabilize day-to-day operations and re-establish operational control across the site.
  • Identify root causes of process failures, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.
  • Lead an operational turnaround focused on improving productivity, quality, and service levels.
  • Rebuild trust, collaboration, and stability within operational teams through a visible, hands-on presence on the shop floor.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience as an Interim Operations Manager, Plant Manager, or Crisis Manager in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong track record in operational turnarounds, crisis management, and performance recovery programs.
  • Hands-on, pragmatic, and action-oriented professional who is comfortable working directly on the shop floor.
  • Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and mobilize teams in challenging environments.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to fast-paced operational settings with limited resources and deliver tangible results.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English.

What's on Offer

  • Freelance assignment.
  • Full-time engagement.
  • Immediate start preferred.
  • Initial duration: 3 months
Contact
Charlotte Paillas
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136605

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
East Flanders
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Charlotte Paillas
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136605

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