Production Engineer
Gent, BE, 9000
Brighter Together
At KRONOS, we are working towards a "bright" future. Thus, we invest annually in the latest technology with a view to sustainable business.
Are you a born people manager with technical glasses and a focus on optimal processes? Then perhaps you could flourish with us as a Production Engineer!
About the job
As Production Engineer you are responsible for the daily operation of a production department that manufactures titanium dioxide using a high-tech chemical process. Together with your colleagues you supervise the core activities regarding production volume, quality, installations, production cost, staffing, general working conditions, planned downtime, safety, and environmental aspects.
What will be your biggest challenges?
- Ensuring high quality and safety levels of production in your department.
- Leading and coaching about 50 production employees. In this way your people skills will be fully utilized and you will provide structure and a pleasant atmosphere on the shop floor. Your team works in shifts, you work the day shift.
- Continuously improve the efficiency of daily operations so that work can be done in the most economical way. You do this by critically examining existing processes and procedures.
- You initiate improvement proposals regarding quality, safety, hygiene and environment. You also encourage your employees to make proposals.
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity (through team meetings, compliance with safety regulations, etc.).
- Participate in the planning of maintenance work on the installations.
- Reporting to the Group Leader.
About you
Of course, we would like to meet you during a personal interview to see if there is a match between you and KRONOS Europe. But our ideal candidate already recognises himself in the following profile:
- You have a technical master's degree and experience in a production environment, but above all a large portion of enthusiasm to work with us to produce the very best titanium dioxide!
- You show insight into our production process. Experience in Seveso site is a plus. You are driven, positive and do your job with passion.
- As an inspiring people manager, you know how to create support on the production floor. You have (initial) management experience. You are involved, ask the right questions, guide and challenge your team every day to give their best and to grow. You know how to assess, correctly use and develop talents. You are decisive in indicating and respecting boundaries.
- You have experience in an analytical-operational-management role. You stand firm and express your own opinion and vision. Correct reporting and pertinent follow-up characterise your approach.
- You communicate and inspire fluently in Dutch and English.
About our offer
KRONOS Europe is a well‑established name in the Ghent Canal Zone. We are one of six production sites of KRONOS Worldwide INC. Thanks to the dedication of our 2,250 colleagues worldwide (including 300 here in Ghent) we have grown into a global player in the chemical industry.
We offer you a diverse role that challenges you both technically and in terms of people management. You will work in a state‑of‑the‑art production site equipped with the latest technologies. You receive the space and responsibility needed to grow, in return for the necessary flexibility, enabling a healthy balance between work and private life.
Naturally, we offer a competitive salary package with attractive benefits. It is also possible to exchange part of your gross salary to lease a bicycle or an electric vehicle.
Curious to learn more?
Together, we make KRONOS stronger. Shine Brighter Together.