Operations manager (Vervloet)

who we are

At Vervloet, you join a well-established company with a rich history and a strong reputation as undisputed leader in the artisanal production of high-end accessories for doors and windows. Our creations are crafted in Brussels and shipped worldwide and around 80% of our production is destined for international markets. We are serving prestigious projects such as private residences, yachts, embassies, royal palaces, hotels and museums, in close collaboration with architects, interior designers and specialist partners.

Since 2025, Vervloet has been part of the prado group, combining its strong heritage with the group’s international reach, innovative mindset and long-term vision. While remaining deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship, we embrace a modern, entrepreneurial approach.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an Operations Manager to lead our production and warehousing teams on the ground. In this role, you take full ownership of day-to-day operations, translating plans into flawless execution. You drive operational discipline, improve quality, and continuously enhance efficiency across production and logistics, ensuring our international supply network performs reliably and at the highest standard.

what you will do

• Lead day-to-day production and warehousing operations, taking full ownership of execution, output, quality and flow on the shop floor.
• Translate supply-chain plans into robust operational schedules, ensuring smooth execution across production, stock policies and supplier management.
• Manage and develop managers and supervisors, enabling structured execution, setting clear priorities and standard ways of working.
• Oversee production planning, warehousing operations, capacity management and procurement to ensure end-to-end alignment.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on efficiency, lead-time reduction, capacity utilisation and cost control.
• Ensure strong and consistent ERP usage (Odoo): BOMs, routings, master data, procurement rules and reporting.
• Create, monitor and improve operational KPIs such as OTIF, stock accuracy, scrap rate and service levels.
• Acts as the main operational counterpart for the CEO of Vervloet and the Chief Supply Chain Officer of the prado Group.

what we are looking for

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Commercial Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8–12 years of experience in operations, production or manufacturing within an industrial or assembly-driven environment.
• Prior experience as a manager or supervisor within production, operations or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end operational processes, including order-to-cash, production scheduling, procurement, inventory management and logistics.
• Hands-on experience with ERP-driven order management (Odoo or similar), BOM’s, routings, master data and reporting.
• Natural people leader with a strong hands-on mentality and a clear sense of ownership.
• Strong understanding of production flows, capacity management and operational trade-offs.
• Proven ability to improve processes, structure work and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, international context with multiple stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, resilient and execution-focused, you get things done.
• Fluent in English and French.

what we offer

• An ambitious and internationally expanding company where artisanal production and craftmanship are at the heart of everything we do.
• A company where you will quickly feel at home due to the warm working atmosphere, with ambition as a priority.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams across regions and departments.
• A challenging position, with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, as you will be instrumental in reimagining and embedding supply chain best practices across the organisation.
• Strong compensation package, tailored to your experience, with benefits that reflect the importance of your role within the organisation.

Interested? Please fill in the form below. Any other questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us via jobs@prado.com.