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Plant Manager - FR/ENG - Chemical manufacturing industry

Namur Permanent €110,000 - €140,000 per year View Job Description
Lead all plant operations with P&L accountability, managing 25 FTEs and ensuring safety, quality, and deliveryDrive resource optimization, production alignment, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiative

Added 22/09/2025

  • Lead plant operations with P&L accountability (30 FTEs)
  • Top management (Management Committee) - Namur area - Chemical industry

About Our Client

  • Our partner is a Belgian SME specialising in the manufacturing of basic organic chemicals and operating as part of a major international group in the chemicals sector, with a strong focus on the automotive aftermarket industry.
  • The group has a global presence and generates over €60 million in annual revenue, combining local agility with international scale and resources.

Job Description

  • Lead all plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, logistics, HSE) with full P&L accountability.
  • Responsible for the management of a workforce of 25 FTEs
  • Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, service, and delivery.
  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards; foster a strong safety-first culture.
  • Optimize resources, budgets, and CAPEX projects to achieve operational and financial targets.
  • Align production planning with SIOP, demand forecasts, and customer delivery
  • Lead and develop a high-performing operations team; build succession plans and strengthen
  • Build strong customer, supplier, and internal stakeholder
  • Champion continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) and lead change management initiatives.
  • Oversee engineering and preventive maintenance to ensure asset reliability and plant

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree (Bachelor / Master) in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years' senior management experience in a complex plant environment.
  • Proven track record in operational leadership, change management, and CAPEX/project delivery.
  • Knowledge of Seveso environmental regulations
  • Demonstrated track record in managing or operating within SMEs integrated into a global corporate environment
  • Strong financial acumen and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Bilingual: fluent in French and English (written C spoken).
  • Recognized for strategic thinking, leadership, and ability to engage teams at all levels.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent contract (Executive / member of the local Management Committee)
  • Option to be employed on payroll or engaged as an independent contractor under a permanent agreement
  • Key leadership role in a strategic manufacturing site.
  • High level of autonomy with direct impact on operational and business performance.
  • Opportunity to drive transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth.
  • Highly attractive and competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities (company car, bonus scheme etc.)
Contact
Clément Bouissou
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6840049

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Namur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Clément Bouissou
Job Reference
JN-092025-6840049

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