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With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.\nSolina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.\nBy constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.\nIf you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !\nSolina Belgium - Eupen\nAt Solina, we create customized food solutions for customers across the world. To support the further development of our site in Eupen, we are looking for an experienced Operational Manager who will lead our Production and Maintenance activities and contribute to the site's operational performance.\nIn this role, you will report directly to the Site Manager and take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the Production and Maintenance departments. You will ensure that operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards, while supporting the long-term development of our teams and processes.\nYou will lead and coach managers and team leaders, monitor operational performance, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reliability, quality, and service levels. 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