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  • Plant Controller

    • Marche-en-Famenne (BE)
    • Finanzas
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    Are you a finance professional who thrives where the numbers meet real operations? As Plant Controller at What's Cooking?, you'll sit at the heart of our production site at Marche-en-Famenne  - not just reporting on performance but actively shaping it.What You'll Be DoingThis is a role with genuine impact. You'll partner with plant management and report to the Group Controller, serving as their trusted financial compass on the ground.You'll advise leadership on budgeting and financial strategy — both short and long-term — and actively steer the plant's financial performance toward our strategic goals.You'll produce financial reports and analyses for the Management Team - proactively spotting trends and delivering insight before anyone has to ask.You'll be a process improvement champion, identifying where financial and operational workflows can be sharpened and making it happen.You'll own the budget cycle end-to-end and keep a close, continuous eye on performance parameters throughout the year. You'll evaluate investment proposals and provide well-reasoned recommendations on their financial merit.

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  • Food Regulatory & Specification Manager

    • Sint-Denijs-Westrem (Gent, BE)
    • Investigación e Innovación
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    The International Food Regulatory & Specification Manager is responsible for managing an international team of specification management experts and supporting What’s Cooking? food regulatory compliance activities.As a key food regulatory subject matter expert, this role provides guidance, alignment, interpretation, and training to the specification management experts, and cross-functional teams to support international product development, commercialization, and customer requirements.Your role:Ensure compliance of products and ingredients with applicable international food regulations, focus on EU and UK food regulatory frameworks.Interpret and apply international food regulations related to:Quid labeling, nutritional values labelling, Food additives and usage limits, E-number approvals and restrictions, GMO regulations and labeling requirementsReview and approve formulations, ingredient & nutrition statements, labels, and claims for international markets.Support international product launches by assessing regulatory risks and compliance requirements for target countries.Monitor changes in food regulations and proactively communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.Serve as a regulatory resource for internal departments including Quality, R&D, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service.Respond to international customer regulatory inquiries and support documentation requests.Develop, maintain, and update regulatory documentation, including specifications, compliance statements, and certifications.Translate complex international regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-regulatory audiences.Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to educate internal teams on international regulatory topics.Collaborate with external partners, consultants, and customers as needed to support global regulatory compliance.Complete assigned projects accurately and in a timely manner and perform other regulatory-related duties as assigned.

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  • ITS MasterData Coordinator

    • Sint-Denijs-Westrem (Gent, BE)
    • Sistemas de Información (ITS)
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    Our ITS team is looking for a Master Data Coordinator who’s passionate about data quality, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration. About the Role :As ITS Master Data Coordinator, you’ll be the backbone of our master data ecosystem. You’ll ensure that product, customer, and supplier data flows seamlessly across systems, supporting business operations. If you enjoy solving data challenges, improving processes, and working with diverse teams, this role is for you.What You’ll Do :Own and maintain master data across IT core systems (ERP, PLM …)Support colleagues with data‑related questions and issuesDrive data quality improvements and ensure up‑to‑date informationCoordinate data transitions for product changes, new external partners, and new system integrationsCollaborate with customers, suppliers, and GS1 on data exchangeDevelop and update procedures, workflows, and internal data guidelinesContribute & support to business projectsDeliver training and help elevate data knowledge across the organization

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  • Demand Planner

    • Sint-Denijs-Westrem (Gent, BE)
    • Operaciones
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    As a Demand Planner, you are responsible for developing, analysing and continuously improving the demand planning for our products.You play a crucial role in identifying customer needs and thereby support our growth and profitability.The Demand Planner …• leads the forecasting process as input for S&OP, S&OE, budget and IBP.• analyses statistical forecasts and historical sales data, evaluates trends, seasonal patterns and outliers, and translates these into accurate demand forecasts.• holds overall responsibility for forecast accuracy, both for regular volumes and promotions.• works closely on a daily basis with Sales, Marketing and customers to analyse market information and refine short-term forecasts.• is an expert user of demand planning tools and takes the initiative to further optimise them.• prepares KPI reports on forecast accuracy and actively implements improvement actions.• continuously aligns with Supply Chain colleagues to ensure optimal inventory levels and to avoid waste or service issues.• analyses customer ordering behaviour and manages forecast consumption strategies and daily load profiles.• participates in improvement projects within demand management and optimises information exchange between departments.• manages the forecasting and ordering of externally purchased finished goods.

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  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

    • Wanze (BE)
    • Operaciones
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    At What’s Cooking?, a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our production site in Wanze enhances industrial performance by reducing waste, increasing efficiency and ensuring quality through Lean and Six Sigma tools, while driving cross-functional, data-driven improvements.Your responsibilities:• Process analysis and optimisation: conduct audits, time studies and bottleneck analyses to improve productivity.• Waste reduction: identify and eliminate non-value-added activities (muda) in production lines.• Lean implementation: deploy and sustain 5S, TPM, SMED and Kanban tools.• Root cause analysis: use A3, Fishbone and PDCA methodologies to resolve recurring issues and prevent reoccurrence.• Change management: lead initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement across all departments.• Data-driven decision-making: monitor key indicators (OEE, yield, cost savings) to identify opportunities and measure project success.• Project leadership: manage improvement projects from start to finish in collaboration with various departments.• You report directly to the Plant Manager.

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  • Packaging R&I Engineer

    • Sint-Denijs-Westrem (Gent, BE)
    • Investigación e Innovación
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    As Packaging Research and Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, optimization and industrial implementation of packaging solutions for chilled, frozen and ambient ready-to-heat meals (MAP trays, lidding films, sleeves, cartons, labels, etc.).You will:Support product renovation and innovation projects by developing and validating packaging solutions that ensure food safety, shelf life, convenience and cost competitivenessDrive the sustainable packaging roadmap, ensuring compliance with EU food contact legislation, migration requirements and evolving regulations (e.g. PPWR, EPR)Optimize packaging materials and sealing processes to guarantee stable performance on high-speed packaging linesStrengthen business continuity by qualifying multiple suppliers and robust packaging alternativesAct as a key technical partner for Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Procurement, Engineering and Marketing & SalesCoordinate and execute packaging trials: line performance, shelf-life testing, seal integrity, transport tests, easy-opening and usabilityTroubleshoot packaging issues on tray sealers, flow wrappers, boxing and palletisation lines, and implement corrective actionsBuild strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners to secure innovation and supply continuityShare packaging expertise and regulatory updates across the group

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  • Reliability Engineer

    • Marche-en-Famenne (BE)
    • Operaciones
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    Nous recherchons un(e) Reliability Engineer, pour les site de MarcheVotre mission :Votre mission principale consiste, À la mis en place d’un nouveau GMAO (EAM), à améliorer la fiabilité, la sécurité et le contrôle des coûts des installations/équipements tout au long de leur cycle de vie.  Vous améliorez également l’efficience des standards de maintenance des installations en proposant des solutions concrètes afin de résoudre les problèmes techniques et de créer une valeur ajoutée maximale des équipements au niveau de l'usine et du groupeQuelles sont vos responsabilités en tant que Reliability Engineer ?Vous surveillez les fonctionnements des actifs/installations et les coûts et analysez la cause première des écarts avec les techniciens et les collaborateurs de production, pour aboutir à une amélioration. Vous soutenez aussi le Maintenance Manager pour l’établissement du budget et le planning des prestations, afin d’améliorer en continu le fonctionnement des installations.Vous développez et améliorez les concepts d’entretien, les implémentez dans le système IT pour la gestion d’entretien, afin d’aboutir à un programme d’entretien efficace, correspondant au niveau requis pour les prestations et les coûts du siteVous établissez la liste des pièces de réserve requises sur la base du concept d’entretien. Ensuite, vous déterminez la stratégie de sourcing requise, la criticité de la pièce de réserve pour les fonctionnement des biens/installations et les délais de livraison attendusVous apportez votre soutien pour les projets d’investissement, la stratégie d’outsourcing et la définition et l’acquisition des compétences nécessaires pour l’exécution de l’entretien, afin de garantir le concept d’entretien et les visions apparentéesVous êtes le point de contact technique pour la modification et les changements de configuration des installations. Vous déterminez l’impact d’une modification, soutenez le processus de décision en matière de modification, et surveillez l’exécution de la modification et les actions d’implémentation associées, afin d’apporter la modification de matière maîtrisée.Vous vous tenez constamment informé des développements dans le domaine de l'amélioration continue, afin d'offrir un service qui repose en permanence sur des connaissances actualisées.

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  • Production Planner

    • Wanze (BE)
    • Operaciones
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    As part of our development, we are looking for a Production Planner to ensure production scheduling for the manufacture of lasagne at our production site in Wanze.Your responsibilities:You will be responsible for production planning and scheduling at the Wanze plant.You prepare the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for the coming week(s) based on sales forecasts (including promotions), technical stoppages, R&D tests, finished goods stock, and personnel availability.You lead the weekly planning meeting with the Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain managers to validate the production plan and prioritise tasks.You adjust the production schedule on a day-to-day basis to respond to emergencies and technical issues.You schedule production orders, optimising the sequence of products to minimise changeover times and cleaning, while taking into account allergen constraints, shipping priorities, and product shelf life.You monitor production order progress in real time and coordinate priorities with production team leaders.You work closely with the Material Planner, communicating any scheduling changes requiring action clearly and promptly. You adjust the schedule based on potential delivery or quality issues with raw materials or packaging.You configure and maintain planning system parameters to ensure a functional scheduling tool.You communicate with Customer Service to inform clients of any expected delivery deviations.Your objective is to find the optimal balance between the required customer service level, stock levels, machine capacities, changeover times, potential downtime, and available personnel.You work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and the site Material Planner, providing backup support during holiday periods.You collaborate with your counterparts at the Marche-en-Famenne site, as some products can be manufactured at both sites and volume transfers may occur depending on capacity.Planning in the food industry can be dynamic (raw material quality issues, technical problems, etc.). When required, you respond quickly and take the initiative to bring together the relevant stakeholders to find a solution.

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  • Material Planner

    • Wanze (BE)
    • Operaciones
    • Jornada completa
    • Contrato indefinido

    As part of our development, we are looking for a Material Planner to ensure the optimal availability of raw materials and packaging for the production of lasagnes at our production site in Wanze.Your responsibilities:You prepare, interpret and execute the supply planning based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure continuity of the production process.You manage supplier orders and closely monitor deliveries.You work in close collaboration with the central purchasing department, as well as logistics and production teams.You provide forecasts of quarterly or annual requirements to enable the purchasing department to negotiate contracts with suppliers for the appropriate quantities.You place orders with suppliers in accordance with the agreed conditions (lead times, minimum order quantities, quarterly volumes, supplier allocations, etc.) established between suppliers and the central purchasing department.You monitor supplier performance indicators (lead times, costs, quality) and take corrective actions where performance does not meet required standards.You manage stocks of raw materials and packaging, taking into account storage capacity constraints, expiry dates, and delivery costs.You work with an external warehouse to store raw materials and packaging when on-site storage capacity is insufficient. You organise deliveries to and returns from this external warehouse.You pay particular attention to the supply flow of meat (minced meat), which is managed on a just-in-time basis.You identify, collaborate on, and follow up improvement plans in cases of complaints, trial deliveries, commercial opportunities, market developments, etc., with the aim of improving purchasing performance and achieving cost savings within agreed timelines, budgets and objectives.You work closely with your counterparts at the Marche-en-Famenne site, who manage similar raw materials and packaging. Where necessary, you organise or request intercompany transfers.Planning in the food industry can be dynamic (quality issues with raw materials, delivery delays, etc.). When required, you take the initiative to bring together the relevant stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Suppliers, etc.) to find solutions within the urgency of the situation and ensure follow-up of the agreed actions.You work within the Supply Chain team, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, and in close collaboration with the Production Planner. You may also be asked to support production planning during holiday periods.

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