Operations Manager - Chemical Industry

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Our client is a leading industrial player operating a complex manufacturing site in Belgium. The company is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize its plant operations.

Updated on 07/10/2025

  • Develop your career in an innovative company
  • A Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

About Our Client

Our client is a leading industrial player operating a complex manufacturing site in Belgium. The company is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize its plant operations.

Job Description

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plant's operations, including production, maintenance, HSQE, scheduling, stock, customs, laboratory, and industrial projects. You will manage a team around 100 people and ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing the medium- and long-term strategy of the site in alignment with group policies
  • Driving performance improvements and cost optimization across all operational processes
  • Supporting HSQE policies and ensuring compliance with High Threshold regulations
  • Managing ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and steering continuous improvement initiatives
  • Leading innovation projects (e.g., energy recovery) and supporting new product/process development
  • Overseeing OPEX and CAPEX budgets and resource allocation
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and local authorities
  • Promoting a positive social climate and chairing the CSE and CSSCT
  • Acting as a member of the site's Management Committee

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in industrial engineering or general engineering
  • At least 7 years of experience in industrial operations, ideally within a regulated environment (Chemical industry is preferred)
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  • Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Fluency in English and in French

What's on Offer

  • A strategic leadership role within a high-impact industrial environment
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a key manufacturing site
  • Full package of extralegal benefits
  • International exposure and collaboration across European sites



Contact
Jacques Sabiti
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6849581

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Liège
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jacques Sabiti
Job Reference
JN-102025-6849581

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