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As a pioneer in biological crop protection, we breed bumblebees that play an essential role in the natural pollination of crops worldwide. Behind every bumblebee colony lies a carefully managed and specialized breeding process, where the expertise, collaboration and dedication of our employees make all the difference. From our production site in Belgium, we contribute to healthy and sustainable food production across the globe.\nTo further strengthen our bumblebee breeding operations, we are looking for a Production Manager - Bumblebee Breeding who combines strong leadership, a focus on quality and a passion for people to lead our breeding teams. Together with your employees, you will ensure an efficient, high-quality and future-oriented breeding process.\nYour mission\nAs Production Manager - Bumblebee Breeding, you will lead two dedicated teams comprising approximately 40 production employees. You will play a key role in connecting your teams with other departments involved in daily operations. You will actively contribute to achieving organizational objectives while ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness in both current and future breeding activities. You will report to the Operations Manager.\nYour responsibilities\nLeadership and Team Management\nYou are responsible for the day-to-day management of operations on the production floor, taking timely action whenever necessary.\nYou foster a positive working environment built on respect, diversity, professional growth, ownership and strong connections between employees.\nYou promote open communication, encourage feedback, strengthen employee engagement and guide your teams through continuous change.\nYou implement effective performance follow-up, employee development initiatives and training programs.\nYou look beyond your own teams and encourage collaboration and professional development across production departments, working closely with fellow production managers.\nCommunication, Planning and Budget Management\nYou play a crucial role in monitoring production planning and ensuring an efficient and safe working environment.\nYou represent production in project meetings related to your area of responsibility. You actively contribute to improvement projects and foster a culture of continuous optimization.\nYou ensure effective collaboration between your teams and closely connected departments (R&D, Packing, QC, Warehouse, Global S&OP and Planning).\nYou translate sales forecasts into production plans, taking into account inventory levels, workforce planning and production capacity, with a strong focus on ensuring reliable product availability.\nYou ensure accurate inventory management in SAP.\nYou manage and monitor your departmental budget, including operational expenses and labor costs.\nOperational Excellence\nYou are solution-oriented and respond quickly to operational challenges.\nYou anticipate and proactively address current and future breeding requirements regarding capacity, raw materials, equipment, planning and staffing.\nYou oversee the implementation and management of procedures, work instructions and records, ensuring that knowledge is retained and consistently shared and that operations comply with the organization's safety and quality standards.\nYou apply Lean methodologies and other continuous improvement techniques to enhance operational efficiency.\nYou manage and monitor your KPIs, including safety, quality and productivity.\nYou ensure that all operations comply with applicable local, regional and federal laws and regulations regarding safety and environmental requirements.\nYour profile\nYou have proven leadership experience within a production environment.\nIdeally, you have an affinity for biology or the agricultural and horticultural sectors. 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