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      <Title>HEAD OF MANUFACTURING</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p><strong>HEAD OF MANUFACTURING</strong></p>
<p>The duties of the Head of Manufacturing will include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead manufacturing operations (roll cage production, paintshop and assembly).</li>
<li>In charge of expansion into similar services and adding additional services in line with strategy.</li>
<li>Develop and execute production strategies aligned with business goals.</li>
<li>Own and manage manufacturing budgets and full P&amp;L responsibility.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and implement lean manufacturing principles.</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure product quality and timely delivery.</li>
<li>Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.</li>
<li>Report directly to the CEO on performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and operational challenges.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Head of Manufacturing should have the following desired skillset:</p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and operations leadership, within motorsport or automotive sectors.</li>
<li>Experience in business development and client management.</li>
<li>Proven track record in managing complex production environments and budgets.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of motorsport technologies and vehicle manufacturing processes.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.</li>
<li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.</li>
<li>Fluent in English and French, additional languages are a plus.</li>
<li>Customer orientated.</li>
<li>Promote WRT values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESG strategy</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>Competitive salary and benefits package</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>Manufacturing leadership, Operations management, Business development, Client management, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, Team management, Strategic thinking, Leadership, Communication, Team management, Motorsport technologies, Vehicle manufacturing processes, French language skills</Skills>
      <Category>Manufacturing</Category>
      <Industry>Motorsport</Industry>
      <Employername>WRT (W Racing Team)</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/w-racingteam.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>WRT is a leading motorsport organisation with a strong presence in the automotive sector. The company operates from its headquarters in Bierset, Belgium.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.w-racingteam.com</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://www.w-racingteam.com/racing/careers/head-of-manufacturing</Applyto>
      <Location>Bierset, Belgium</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-03-06</Postedate>
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