Operations Manager Strategic Industrial Services

Location

Antwerp port region (on-site at client location)

FMA Services supports industrial companies in managing their technical installations, maintenance activities and operational processes in a safe, efficient and future-oriented way. For assignments within the Antwerp port and process industry, we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager who can be deployed strategically at major Seveso companies in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and process industry.

• You’ll develop and implement operational strategies that contribute to production reliability, safety and cost efficiency.
• You’ll act as a strategic sparring partner for plant, maintenance and operations leadership, translate business objectives into concrete improvement programs and KPIs.
• You’ll guide transformation and optimization projects.

• You’ll evaluate and optimize maintenance organizations, processes and working methods.
• You’ll develop maintenance strategies based on Reliability and Risk Based Maintenance, improve the availability and lifespan of critical assets.
• You’ll oversee maintenance budgets, shutdowns, turnarounds and investment projects.

• You’ll promote a strong safety and quality culture within complex industrial environments
• You’ll monitor compliance with Seveso, environmental and safety regulations, manage contractor and permit-to-work processes, and support audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident analyses.
• Within Seveso environments, contractor management and maintenance integrity are critical components of the safety management system.

You’ll lead lean and continuous Improvement initiatives, define and monitor operational KPIs, identify improvement opportunities around productivity, reliability and cost, and implement best practices within maintenance and operations.

• You’ll build strong relationships with management, operational teams, contractors and external partners.
• You’ll facilitate collaboration between maintenance, engineering, operations, procurement and HSE, and provide management reports and strategic recommendations.

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics, Chemical Technology, Industrial Engineering or equivalent through experience.

At least 10 years of experience within an industrial environment, with experience in chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals or other Seveso environments. A proven track record in operations, maintenance or asset management, with experience in shutdowns, turnarounds and contractor management considered a strong asset.

Strong leadership and influencing skills, combined with strategic insight and a hands-on mentality. Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels. Analytical, results-driven and decisive, with a strong focus on safety, quality and Digital marketingbureau met een hart voor KMO’s customer satisfaction. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Reliability Engineering is a plus. Language skills:
Dutch, English (French is a plus).

You will be deployed at leading industrial company in the Antwerp port area, with strategic impact on operational performance and asset reliability. You take on challenging assignments within critical industrial installations, combining consultancy, project leadership and operational management, with the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor at management and director level.

As an Operations Manager at this leading company in chemistry and petrochemistry, you are the partner industrial companies rely on to achieve operational excellence, maximum asset reliability and an uncompromising safety culture within their Seveso environment.

Are you ready for a new challenge as an Operations Manager?