Production Coordinator

Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by?

Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science?

Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join Sabca and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence.

We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers. 

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern

machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

 Mission:

Your main mission as a Production Coordinator is to ensure the efficient, safe, and on-time delivery of all primary mechanical parts required by the assembly operations of SABCA Technologies. You ensure that primary parts are internally manufactured (machined, surface treated and controlled) and that purchased parts are obtained and delivered according to planning, quality, cost, and internal customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely availability of all primary mechanical parts required by assembly lines;


• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities within the primary parts manufacturing area;


• Monitor production progress and proactively manage priorities to meet delivery commitments;


• Monitor delivery progress of outsourced primary mechanical parts and take actions to meet delivery commitments;


• Coordinate the flow of materials and work-in-progress between Procurement, Material Preparation, Machining, Surface Treatment, Quality Control and Assembly;


• Ensure optimal utilization of personnel, equipment, tools, and manufacturing resources;


• Support production planning activities and ensure adherence to manufacturing schedules;


• Manage production constraints and escalate risks impacting delivery performance;


• Participate in capacity planning and workload balancing across available resources;


• Ensure accurate production reporting and shop floor follow-up;


• Ensure manufacturing plans support assembly schedules and customer delivery commitments;


• Coordinate closely with Production Planning to manage priorities and bottlenecks;


• Monitor production lead times, backlog evolution, and delivery performance;


• Implement recovery plans when delivery risks are identified;


• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and shop floor personnel;


• Maintain and develop the skills matrix to ensure critical competencies remain available;


• Identify training needs and support employee development plans;


• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, and waste reduction activities;


• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks impacting cost, quality, or delivery;


• Optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and material flows;


• Monitor and improve operational KPIs through data-driven decision-making;


• Act as the primary operational interface between Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Surface Treatment, Engineering, and Assembly for all primary mechanical parts.

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management System requirements, aerospace standards and customer specifications;


• Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard;


• Promoting and enforcing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations and safe working practices;


• Ensuring all manufactured parts meet quality requirements before release to assembly;


• Leading containment and corrective actions related to non-conformities, scrap, rework or production disruptions;


• Supporting audits and ensuring implementation of corrective and preventive actions;


• Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work;


• Transferring skills and knowledge to team members and supporting their development;


• Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents.

Profile:

Education / Experience:

• Education: Technical Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent through experience;


• Desired experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment;


• Experience in primary parts manufacturing, machining, aerospace production, or mechanical assembly is highly desirable;


• Experience in production planning, operations management, or industrial leadership roles;


• Previous experience managing teams in a production environment.

Skills:

Soft Skills:

• You demonstrate leadership and people management capabilities;


• You are results-oriented and possess strong organizational skills;


• You have strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude;


• You are an effective communicator across all organizational levels;


• You are able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.

Technical:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and industrial processes;


• Knowledge of primary parts manufacturing processes;


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies;


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation;


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;


• Knowledge of production management systems and industrial performance management tools.

Languages:

• You are fluent in French and/or Dutch; technical English comprehension is required.

IT Skills:

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools;


• You have good SAP knowledge and understanding of production management systems.

So, What’s in it for you?

Experience! Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets as well as to the commercial

Unmanned Autonomous Systems (drones). Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for

customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.

Excitement! Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.

Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.

Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.

Challenges! Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.

Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.

Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.

Be ready for take-off!

"This position is subject to specific regulatory requirements (export control and/or security clearance). Employment, as well as access to the relevant information and systems, is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorizations, in accordance with applicable regulations. By submitting your application, you agree to cooperate in good faith and to provide all necessary, complete and accurate information in this regard."