Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams.

Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 70 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of people’s lives while being a good steward of our resources. 

At Carpenter, you'll find a rewarding career in a stable company, diverse experiences and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

To strengthen our team for the area of Operations we are looking for an employee at the earliest possible date as

Pouring Manager (m/f/x)

• Roeselare
• as soon as possible
• Full-time
• Permanent Contract

Your tasks in our company:

• Leading and coordinating the Pouring production team (block foam), including Assistant Pouring Managers and Operators 
• Ensuring process quality based on lab results and optimizing formulations and raw materials
• Managing production planning, inventory, and procurement in collaboration with purchasing and finance
• Supervising safety, quality, and environmental compliance, including ISO9001 procedures
• Driving continuous improvement through Kaizen meetings and technical development
• Overseeing training and competency development of team members
• Managing technical-commercial supplier relationships and advising on investments
• Ensuring infrastructure and equipment maintenance and optimization
• Acting as a key contact for safety measures, emergency planning, and risk analysis (HAZOP, FMEA, Seveso)

Our requirements for you:

• Proven experience in production management, preferably in foam or chemical processing or several years of experience in a similar position
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Technical knowledge of foam processes, pump systems, and raw material distribution
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and safety regulations
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Languages: Dutch and English (spoken and written); French and German are a plus
• Minimum education level: Technical or engineering background
• Driving license: Category B

Interested?