Operational Excellence Lead — Lean, PM & Projects

Umicore Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Umicore Group in Belgium seeks a Senior Professional for Operational Excellence and Project Management. The role focuses on leading cross-functional improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles, and mentoring colleagues to raise standards.

We value a 5+ year industrial track record, 2+ years in PM, and strong English communication. The position involves travel to Nysa or Hoboken as required for business needs and contributes to a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, business or similar.
• 5 years of experience in an operational role in an industrial environment.
• 2 years of experience in project management.
• 2 years of experience in operational excellence or relevant activities (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsabilités

• Delivers expert work in the Business Management Expertise team with high quality and timeliness.
• Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
• Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
• Mentors less experienced colleagues, reviewing deliverables and elevating team standards.
• Drives Operational Excellence across all aspects of the role, embedding quality principles, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement practices to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Leads important and complex improvement projects with cross-department scope to deliver tangible business improvements.

Connaissances

Operational excellence

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Data-driven analysis

Process improvement

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or business

Description du poste

Umicore Group in Belgium seeks a Senior Professional for Operational Excellence and Project Management. The role focuses on leading cross-functional improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles, and mentoring colleagues to raise standards.

We value a 5+ year industrial track record, 2+ years in PM, and strong English communication. The position involves travel to Nysa or Hoboken as required for business needs and contributes to a collaborative, performance-driven culture.