As Production Manager of our Gent X sorting center, you are responsible for the smooth, efficient, and high-quality operation of production in a 24/7 environment. Your main tasks:

·                 Take final responsibility, under the supervision of the Site Manager, for operations in Gent X and ensure timely and high-quality sorting and delivery of mail and parcels.

·                 Work closely with the local management team (including the Technical Manager, Planning Manager, HR Business Partner, …) to guarantee quality production together.

·                 Coordinate production, including direct management of shift supervisors and team leaders across the three shifts, ensuring continuity.

·                 Prepare and execute the annual operational plan, focusing on financial KPIs, quality objectives, and workforce planning.

·                 Optimize processes by implementing continuous improvements and supporting both local and national projects, including change management towards the team.

·                 Develop supervisors and employees so they can work autonomously and grow in their roles.

·                 Implement and monitor safety initiatives in line with company standards and regulations.

·                 Maintain a constructive social dialogue by engaging daily with social partners.

·                 Share and apply best practices across the different bpost sorting centers, in the spirit of “One Factory.”

At bpost, we deliver not only letters and parcels but also opportunities. This position is open to everyone with diverse backgrounds and talents. Do you recognize yourself in this profile?

·                   You are an experienced leader – You have at least 5 years of experience managing a large operational unit in a production or logistics environment.

·                   You have a flexible mindset – You plan your presence across different shifts and teams.

·                   You have a strategic vision – You know how to develop and implement an operational plan and translate company objectives into concrete actions.

·                   You thrive on developing people – With your strong leadership and coaching skills, you help your teams grow and work independently.

·                   You are a driving force for change – You identify optimization opportunities and have experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

·                   You are a communicative bridge-builder – You maintain smooth contact with internal and external stakeholders, including social partners.

·                   You speak fluent Dutch and have a good knowledge of French and English.

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:

• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day 
• Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 
• A phone subscription, including 25GB data 
• A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours 
• Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan 
• Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home  
• 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off  
• An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
• Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners