Operations Manager
prado · Veurne, Flemish Region, Belgium
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Veurne, Flemish Region, Belgium
Job highlights
- Lead production and warehousing operations.
- Translate plans into schedules and execution.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives.
- Manage and develop production teams.
- Monitor and improve operational KPIs.
About the role
About prado
At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. Since launching our first flagship product in 2021, we have grown into a fully integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions. Our strong R&D focus and targeted M&A strategy fuel our rapid expansion, with 150 + colleagues operating across Europe, North America and the Middle East. 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, assembly and logistics.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on efficiency, lead-time reduction, capacity utilisation and cost control.
- Manage and develop production and warehouse teams, setting clear priorities, standards and ways of working.
- Monitor and improve operational KPIs (service level, productivity, scrap, rework, OTIF), ensuring visibility and accountability.
- Strengthen collaboration with planning, supply chain and quality to ensure end-to-end alignment.
- Support and embed operational processes and tools (e.g. Odoo) on the floor, ensuring data accuracy and disciplined usage.
- Step in where needed to keep operations running smoothly, always with customer delivery and product quality as the ultimate goal.
What we are looking for
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Commercial Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5–10 years of experience in operations, production or manufacturing leadership within an industrial or assembly-driven environment.
- 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.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo or similar) in a production environment.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, international context with multiple stakeholders.
- Pragmatic, resilient and execution-focused — you get things done.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
What we offer
- prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.
- Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
- You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
- The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
- You will work in an autonomous and entrepreneurial environment, where you are encouraged to take initiative and shape the future of our global supply chain.
- We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.
Key skills/competency
- Operations Management
- Production Leadership
- Warehousing Operations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Process Improvement
- KPI Monitoring
- Team Management
- ERP Systems (Odoo)
- Lean Manufacturing
- International Operations
Skills & topics
- Operations Manager
- Production Management
- Warehousing
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- ERP
- Odoo
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight operations leadership, production, warehousing, and ERP experience. Quantify achievements in process improvement and KPI gains.
- Showcase leadership skills: Emphasize your people management, hands-on mentality, and ownership in your application.
- Demonstrate technical fit: Detail your experience with ERP systems (like Odoo) and operational processes in industrial environments.
- Express international context comfort: Mention your ability to work in fast-moving, international settings with diverse stakeholders.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific examples of driving operational improvements and leading teams.
Technical preparation
Master production flow and capacity management.,Get proficient with Odoo or similar ERP systems.,Study lean manufacturing and process improvement.,Understand key operational KPIs and metrics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved operational efficiency.,How do you motivate and develop your teams?,Share an example of taking ownership of a problem.,How do you handle conflicting priorities in operations?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Operations Manager at prado?
- The Operations Manager at prado is responsible for leading day-to-day production and warehousing operations, translating supply chain plans into executable schedules, driving operational excellence initiatives, managing and developing teams, and monitoring key operational KPIs. The role also involves ensuring end-to-end alignment with other departments and supporting the implementation of operational processes and tools like Odoo.
- What qualifications are essential for the Operations Manager position at prado?
- Essential qualifications include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Commercial Engineering or a related technical field, 5-10 years of operations, production, or manufacturing leadership experience, and a strong understanding of production flows and capacity management. Experience with ERP systems like Odoo and fluency in Dutch and English are also required.
- What kind of work environment can I expect at prado as an Operations Manager?
- You can expect a fast-scaling international company with a family-driven philosophy and a warm work environment. The team is inspiring, encouraging passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand. The role offers an autonomous and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- How does prado support employee growth for its Operations Managers?
- prado supports growth by offering a challenging scope of responsibilities, ample opportunities to learn and develop new skills, and an environment where you are encouraged to take initiative and shape the future of the global supply chain. The company's fast-scaling nature also provides inherent growth opportunities.
- What is the application process for the Operations Manager role at prado?
- To apply, submit your resume and application through the company's careers portal. Be prepared to showcase your leadership experience, operational expertise, and understanding of manufacturing environments. The company encourages interested candidates to apply and reach out with any questions.