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Jan BillenJB

Jan Billen

PLANT – PROCESS AND PROJECT MANAGER

€1,000/day
Sint-Truiden, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Jan

Ervaren manager en hands-on consultant voor de maakindustrie en machinebouw.

Beschikbaar vanaf juni 2026.

Zoekt u een daadkrachtige leider die complexe technische projecten vlotttrekt, of een expert die uw productiehal structureel efficiënter inricht? Met meer dan 10 jaar ervaring op het snijvlak van engineering en operations, transformeer ik strategische plannen snel in tastbare resultaten op de werkvloer.

Mijn expertise in een notendop:

Machinebouw & Complexe Projecten: Ruime ervaring met het managen van high-tech en mechanische projecten van A tot Z (budget, planning, oplevering).

Operations & Productie: Sterk in het opzetten, herstructureren en dagelijks aansturen van complete productiehallen en operationele teams.

Continu Verbeteren (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt): Geen papieren tijger, maar een pragmatische aanpak om logistieke en operationele bottlenecks weg te nemen en marges te vergroten.

Waarom klanten met mij werken:
Ik bezit een sterke realisatiekracht en spreek zowel de taal van de engineer als die van de operator op de vloer. Ik land in een organisatie, doorgrond de situatie in enkele dagen en zorg direct voor structuur, rust en voortgang.

Beschikbaar voor interim- en projectmanagementopdrachten (regio Limburg / Vlaams-Brabant / Luik of remote).
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Conversational

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Sint-Truiden (up to 50km)

Experience

  • e-Power,
    PLANT MANAGER – SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS + PROCESS AND INNOVATION MANAGER
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
    Belgium
    • • Leading the launch of a new production plant for next-generation generators with integrated battery and hydrogen systems.
    • • Designing the layout, production flow, and processes from scratch for a future-proof manufacturing setup.
    • • Implemented ERP systems, production KPIs, and lean process structures.
    • • Managing production, logistics, and quality teams (30+ people).
    • • Introduced Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce lead time.
    Continuous Improvement Operations Management Budget Management Project Management odoo
  • Averna
    PROJECT / PROGRAM MANAGER – AUTOMATION & TEST SYSTEMS
    MEDICAL
    January 2021 - January 2023 (2 years)
    Averna, Kiewit, LI, Belgium
    • • Delivered custom automation and test equipment with AI image recognition for international high-tech and medical clients.
    • • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software) from concept to commissioning.
    • • Ensured on-time, on-budget delivery and maintained clear communication with customers and stakeholders.
    • • Standardized engineering and project management processes across departments.
    Project Management Budget Management Coaching
  • IPTE,
    PROJECT / PRODUCT MANAGER – LASER PLASTIC WELDING SYSTEMS
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    January 2018 - January 2021 (3 years)
    Genk, LI, Belgium
    • • Managed multiple automation projects and production lines from sales to installation at customer sites.
    • • Led product development of laser plastic welding machines, including new options and process optimizations.
    • • Supported sales teams with technical presentations and feasibility studies.
    Product management Driving results Project Management

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Education

  • Master of Science
    KULeuven
    Master of Science

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