Manager, Production

Manager, Production# Careers## Manager, ProductionApply: Belgium, Nivelles: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-03878### At TDW we put people first
- that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.*Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.*OverviewAs the leader of our Nivelles Manufacturing Plant workshop, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing operations. You will lead production, planning & scheduling, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities, with a strong focus on people development and operational excellence. By continuously improving our teams, methods, and processes, you will help ensure safe, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective production and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
* Ensure that HSE rules and procedures are followed by all employees within the department and that facilities comply with local and governmental safety regulations.
* Drive the achievement of quality objectives in line with the company’s Quality Policy.
* Ensure that corrective actions are implemented promptly when required.
Production & Operational Excellence
* Structure, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure safe, high-quality and on-time delivery.
* Regularly assess operational performance to ensure objectives are met and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop.
* Monitor and communicate key production KPIs, including workload, capacity, delivery performance, and throughput.
* Ensure that routers and Bills of Materials (BoMs) are accurate and up to date.
* Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and oversee production equipment and shop supplies.
* Work closely with Procurement on Make/Buy analyses.
Maintenance, Resources & Investments
* Ensure machinery and production equipment are properly maintained and kept in good working condition.
* Contribute to the development of the department budget and labor forecasts and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
* Identify investment needs and initiate and justify requests for new machinery and equipment.
People Leadership & Development
* Select, manage, motivate, and develop employees to maintain a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
* Set clear individual objectives and provide fair and constructive feedback.
* Assess performance, development opportunities, training needs, and areas for improvement.
* Support employees in developing their skills and managing their career paths.
* Build a positive team dynamic that encourages collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
* Promote team building and employee development.
Site Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
* Act as an active member of the Nivelles Management Team, contributing to organizational, coordination, and strategic decisions at site level.
* Foster strong collaboration between departments to ensure an efficient flow of projects throughout the value creation chain.
* Represent Production and communicate operational performance to different stakeholders.
* Participate as a management representative in the Works Council.Your experience* Master’s degree in Engineering with 5-7+ years manufacturing or related experience
* Process improvement experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S is desired
* Knowledge of TDW products is a strong assetKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Fluent in French
* Comfortable working in English, both written and spoken
* Excellent leadership, team building, and organizational capabilities
* Ability to exercise sound judgment about personnel and business needs
* Resilience to pressure, fast changing environment, adaptability and agility
* Excellent verbal and written communication