Area Manager

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Area Manager and drive operational excellence!
 

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support Area Supervisors and team leaders to continuously improve employee performance, manage conflicts, and implement coaching and change management practices.
• Oversee and solve structural problems in the production zone, collaborating with Quality, CI, EHS, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement long-term improvements.
• Ensure all production and operational data is accurately processed in SAP, and address any deviations while coordinating closely with logistics, maintenance, and CI teams.
• Conduct daily supervision rounds to monitor team performance and ensure effective communication and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Drive safety and environmental compliance by managing safety systems, following up on incidents, and promoting a proactive prevention culture across teams.
• Successfully complete annual improvement projects, ensuring alignment with continuous improvement principles and new methodologies like 5S, AM-PM, and Kaizen.
• Maintain accurate production volume tracking, raw material ordering, and employee qualification matrices to support multi-deployability and production continuity.
• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and be prepared to step in as backup for the Production Manager when needed.

What You'll Bring:

• A Master's degree, preferably in an engineering field.
• Several years of experience in similar role, ideally in construction industry.
• Advanced people management and project management skills.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
   

Why Join Us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.