Date : Sep 26, 2024 Employment Schedule : Full time Location :
Buggenhout, BE
Operations Manager
Ontex is a leading international provider of disposable personal hygiene solutions for all generations. With a global team of around 7,500 employees, we develop, produce and distribute in about 100 countries through leading retailers and healthcare providers.
Ontex was founded in Belgium in 1979 and is listed on Euronext Brussels.
To reinforce our Manufacturing team we are looking for a Operations Manager.
Mission and Key Tasks
In this role you are the key driver of our local Production and Maintenance team servicing 15 production lines. You coordinate the interactions with the other departments (distribution, production planning, ) to deliver the manufacturing KPIs. This means that :
you promote the 0 accident culture on site
you promote the continuous improvement culture on site
you are leading and coaching the core activity of production and the supporting maintenance team to deliver the manufacturing KPIs
you drive elimination of losses / waste on site
you continuously improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
you lead the manufacturing site though autonomous manufacturing units (AMU)
you have 1 common agenda for production and maintenance and have to set priorities for both
you have a long term view in several steps to become best performer in medical device industry
Your main tasks and responsibilities :
Giving leadership and direction to your teams in production and maintenance
Coach the Manufacturing team and the Technical team in mindset and behaviors of leading a team and supporting the business, while delivering the KPI's
Deliver specific business objectives on OEE improvements. Targets are fixed during the yearly budget reviews and are based on the operating strategy that is aligned with the Group Supply Chain department
Identify opportunities and create solutions for elimination of losses / waste
Ensure good practices are exchanged between the different AMUs
Continuously assess and improve the working processes inside the Manufacturing area as well as in the interaction with other Support Functions
Maintain compliance of company policies, safety standards, quality specifications, hygienic rules, regulatory requirements
Background and Experience
You have a master degree in Engineering
You can build on a wide experience in a manufacturing environment of at least 10 years
You have knowledge of lean principles (i.e. waste identification, OEE and limit analysis, SMED)
You know how to drive performance improvement across working groups to achieve high performance
People leadership skills, you are able to lead diverse teams of people
You're a leading example of agility and you can motivate your team in times of change
You're an excellent communicator who is capable of building strong relationships
Your personality is described by managerial courage and decisiveness
Analytical thinking able to translate high level vision into concrete actions
You have strong communication skills in both Dutch and English
You are a proficient MS Office and SAP-user
What do we have to offer?
A challenging job in an international company with Belgian roots that is leading all over the world. With a lot of freedom and every opportunity to grow.
A competitive salary package, with numerous additional benefits. A dynamic working atmosphere, colleagues who are eager to welcome you and a corporate culture with a very personal approach.
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