Schelstraete Delacourt

About the Company

At Schelstraete Delacourt, we connect leaders with opportunities that shape the future. With decades of experience in executive search, board services, executive assessment and advisory, we specialize in identifying and guiding C-level and senior management talent for impactful roles across industries.

Our research-driven approach combines a deep understanding of business needs with advanced methodologies, ensuring precision in matching the right leaders with the right organizations. We also offer enhanced reporting tools tailored to provide transparency and insights that empower our clients to make confident decisions.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, our team is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections that deliver long-term value for both clients and candidates. With a presence in the Benelux region, we are proud to contribute to the success of visionary leaders that make the difference.

Schelstraete Delacourt is part of Capenti. Capenti combines the established expertise of executive search and interim management, represented by Schelstraete Delacourt, TopProfile Executive Search, Apollo Executive Search and Minds&More. In today's landscape marked by talent shortage, we are witnessing a convergence between interim and permanent employment. Whereas Schelstraete Delacourt, TopProfile Executive Search and Apollo Executive Search works extensively to ensure their clients benefit from a long-term strategic placement, Minds&More operates in a landscape where a different approach is favored, one where speed and flexibility are quintessential.

Explore how Schelstraete Delacourt can make a difference for your business or career.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Schelstraete Delacourt

Job Title

General Manager - Liège

Job Description

Job Title: General Manager – Industrial Site Role Summary: Senior operational leader responsible for end‑to‑end P&L, production, logistics, and local support functions (HR, finance, billing) at an industrial plant in Liège. Drives performance, margin optimization, and customer service excellence. Leads a multidisciplinary workforce across shifts and spearheads commercial negotiations and client retention. Expectations: - Deliver profitable operations with strict adherence to KPI targets. - Ensure superior customer service and maintain existing client relationships. - Lead contract pricing negotiations and sustain high margin. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. - Maintain safe, compliant, and socially responsible working environment. Key Responsibilities: - Manage site P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting. - Oversee production planning, scheduling, quality control, and logistics. - Supervise and develop functional teams in HR, finance, billing, and sales. - Negotiate tariff increases with key customers. - Track and improve service quality metrics; implement corrective actions. - Lead capital improvement and process optimization projects. - Report performance to senior management and advise on strategic decisions. Required Skills: - Proven P&L ownership in a manufacturing setting. - Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building across multiple shifts. - Excellent analytical skills; KPI‑driven decision maker. - Experience in customer account management and pricing negotiations. - Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems. - Effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation. - Proficiency in French; working knowledge of English. Required Education & Certifications: - Engineering or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. - Minimum 7–10 years of progressive industrial management experience, including plant director or senior GM role. ---

Liège, Belgium

On site

12-02-2026