Senior Plant Director

For a leading international manufacturing organization, we are looking for a Senior Plant Director who will take full operational and strategic responsibility for a large production site. The Role As Plant Director, you are the most senior leader on site, with full P&L, operational, and strategic accountability. Your primary mission is to deliver a sustainable turnaround, restoring core performance levels while building a future-proof manufacturing platform. You will define and execute a strategic roadmap that positions the site as a benchmark for operational excellence. You will be a key driver of a cultural transformation, fostering ownership, decision-making, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Full accountability for site performance, financial results, and operational excellence Delivering significant and sustainable improvements across all key KPIs (productivity, cost, waste, safety) Leading, coaching, and developing the site leadership team with a strong focus on ownership and performance Acting as the primary driver of change management and large-scale transformation initiatives Shifting the organization to a strategic, forward-looking mindset Building and maintaining constructive relationships with unions and other social partners Making decisive, data-driven decisions to close performance gaps and unlock opportunities Ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and operational discipline Your Profile Master's degree Extensive experience as a Plant Director or in a comparable senior manufacturing leadership role Proven track record in leading successful turnarounds in complex operational environments Demonstrated experience with large-scale change management and cultural transformation Exceptional people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and make tough decisions Highly results-driven, proactive, and accountable leadership style Strong business and financial acumen Experience managing social relations within a European industrial context Resilient, entrepreneurial leader motivated by challenge and complexity Strategic thinker with strong execution capability Fluency in English and French is required The Offer This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role with full accountability for a strategic manufacturing site. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the future of the operation. A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits are included. Interested? Bakker & Partners is managing this search exclusively. Please submit your resume via the application button or via katrien.hadermann@bakker.be. Kindly note that due to the Christmas holidays, applications will only be processed after January 5th.