R&D Director

OXIDAArr. Halle-VilvoordeEURESpublished 10/06/2026
Machine translation — original language: Dutch.Show original
  • You lead site activities and monitor safety, food safety, quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
  • You ensure that buildings, technical infrastructure, and support services comply with legal obligations and internal environmental and safety standards.
  • You translate improvement programs into concrete results and continue to optimize site operations.
  • You manage the investment portfolio for infrastructure and R&D facilities. Together with the R&D managers, you determine priorities, budgets, and the deployment of people and resources.
  • You prepare the operational site budget and monitor expenditures for, among others, engineering, maintenance, administration, purchasing, and safety.
  • You monitor the safe execution of investment projects and the activities of external contractors.
  • You coach a team of experienced professionals and managers and take responsibility for recruitment, development, and performance.
  • You align personnel planning and site operations with changing needs and future ambitions.
  • You have a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • You know how to structurally improve and efficiently organize operational processes.
  • You have experience with budget management and operational planning.
  • You communicate fluently in English.
  • Three years of experience in a leadership position is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong additional asset.
  • You combine result-oriented leadership with attention to collaboration, safety, and the development of your team.

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