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Vacature

Pilot Manager

Rousselot is the global market leader in gelatin and collagen solutions and part of Darling Ingredients, an international group strongly committed to circularity and the valorisation of natural resources. With more than 130 years of expertise, the company operates 16 production sites across four continents, combining a strong industrial manufacturing environment with research, innovation and product development.
At the Ghent site, where manufacturing, innovation and science come together, Rousselot supports customers worldwide across the food, health, pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors. With a strong team of 215 employees, the Ghent site transforms collagen molecules every day into high-performance solutions that contribute to health and well-being.
In addition to a continuous production plant, the Ghent site is home to a Centre of Expertise comprising a global Science & Innovation Department, a Pilot Plant and an Application Laboratory.

Functieomschrijving

For the Rousselot Pilot Plant in Ghent – supporting and improving operational processes across several plants – we are looking for a Pilot Manager who will lead a small team of technicians and combine people and stakeholder management with strong process engineering expertise. As Pilot Manager, you will:

  • Take overall responsibility for the Pilot Plant department, working closely with Operations to optimise production processes
  • Lead the day-to-day Pilot Plant operations, coordinate Pilot Plant projects and report on their progress and results. 
  • Manage and coach the Pilot Plant team, supporting both their professional performance and personal development. 
  • Strive for technical excellence by providing support to Operations where required and actively contributing to Pilot Plant trials
  • Contribute to technical and economic feasibility assessments for new technologies and processes. 
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HSE and R&D in the execution of Pilot Plant projects. 
  • Collaborate with other sites, suppliers, external laboratories and partners. 
  • Report to the Global Pilot Plant Manager

Functie-eisen

  • Master degree in (bio)chemical, bio- or food engineering
  • Several years of experience in process engineering in the process industry, preferable with scale-up activities & process optimization
  • Experience in leading projects and/or managing a technical team
  • You enjoy combining leadership responsibilities with strong technical expertise. 
  • You enjoy working closely with Operations and stakeholders at different organisational levels. 
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a strong advantage.

Waarom werken voor dit bedrijf?

  • The opportunity to join a healthy, growing global organisation where innovation, sustainability and operational excellence are at the heart of the business.
  • A culture of ownership, collaboration, safety and continuous improvement within a dynamic working environment.
  • A role with a visible impact on manufacturing performance.
  • An attractive salary package including a company car.
  • Opportunities for training, professional development and career growth

Deel deze vacature!

Meer informatie?

Contacteer Véronique Innegraeve via veronique@introduce.be of +32 468 337 007

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