Global Operational Excellence Director

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Collaborative environment for growth

Job summary

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brussels is seeking an Operational Excellence Director to define and implement strategic direction for operational excellence initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will ensure alignment with corporate objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in transformation-focused environments, particularly in operational excellence, exhibit strong project management skills, and have the capacity to lead a team effectively. A competitive salary and inclusive workplace culture await you.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in operational transformation environments.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic direction for Operational Excellence.
• Support and enable OE programs at BU and Enterprise function levels.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational Excellence methodologies

Project management

Analytical skills

KPI frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Education

Black Belt certification or equivalent OE qualification

Job description

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brussels is seeking an Operational Excellence Director to define and implement strategic direction for operational excellence initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will ensure alignment with corporate objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in transformation-focused environments, particularly in operational excellence, exhibit strong project management skills, and have the capacity to lead a team effectively. A competitive salary and inclusive workplace culture await you.