Transport Operations Manager - Zemst area

The Operations Manager will be:

* Selecting, managing and continuously coaching and developing employees in a goal- and results-oriented manner, including the identification of training needs.
* Ensuring the implementation and consistent application of process standards and forwarding improvement ideas to the LEAN and Quality departments.
* Taking the responsibility for achieving all overarching goals regarding quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the area of responsibility.
* Managing the compliance - adherence to all financial and legal requirements, including social, environmental, occupational safety, and dangerous goods regulations and guidelines (external and internal).
* Preparing and taking the responsibility for the operational budget (costs, productivity, personnel, and damages).
* Preparing and negotiating contracts with service providers and sub-contractors to ensure competitive cost structures while providing superior service.
* Taking active participation in shaping and developing strategic structures (including personnel structure, system partner structure), taking into account the overarching quality, budget, and corporate strategy goals.
* Conducting regular development and feedback meetings with all direct reports, including setting and monitoring target agreements.
* Participating in departmental and cross-functional projects. Representing Operations in commercial discussions with customers and key accounts.
* Acting as back-up for the Group Director Operations in case of absenceIn this role you will be reporting to the Group Director Operations (functional) and the Managing Director Belgium (disciplinary).

This job is considered to be a day job with some flexibility to organize the night activities in a sustainable way.