Pilot Manager

Il y a 5 jours

OostVlaanderen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgique Introduce Temps plein 85 000 € - 120 000 € Contrat

For the Rousselot Pilot Plant in Ghent – supporting and improving operational processes across several plants – we are looking for a Pilot Manager who will lead a small team of technicians and combine people and stakeholder management with strong process engineering expertise. As Pilot Manager, you will:

  • Take overall responsibility for the Pilot Plant department, working closely with Operations to optimise production processes.
  • Lead the day-to-day Pilot Plant operations, coordinate Pilot Plant projects and report on their progress and results.
  • Manage and coach the Pilot Plant team, supporting both their professional performance and personal development.
  • Strive for technical excellence by providing support to Operations where required and actively contributing to Pilot Plant trials.
  • Contribute to technical and economic feasibility assessments for new technologies and processes.
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HSE and R&D in the execution of Pilot Plant projects.
  • Collaborate with other sites, suppliers, external laboratories and partners.
  • Report to the Global Pilot Plant Manager

Requirements

  • Master degree in (bio)chemical, bio- or food engineering
  • Several years of experience in process engineering in the process industry, preferable with scale-up activities & process optimization
  • Experience in leading projects and/or managing a technical team.
  • You enjoy combining leadership responsibilities with strong technical expertise.
  • You enjoy working closely with Operations and stakeholders at different organisational levels.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a strong advantage.

Offer

  • The opportunity to join a healthy, growing global organisation where innovation, sustainability and operational excellence are at the heart of the business.
  • A culture of ownership, collaboration, safety and continuous improvement within a dynamic working environment.
  • A role with a visible impact on manufacturing performance.
  • An attractive salary package including a company car.
  • Opportunities for training, professional development and career growth