Senior Operational Excellence: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Umicore Belgium; Belgique; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Umicore Belgium is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Operational Excellence to drive and structure improvements of operational performance through advanced data analysis and process optimization, focusing on scalable, sustainable impact beyond local initiatives. You translate insights into concrete actions that enhance performance, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will standardize and scale improvements, deploy Continuous Improvement practices, and act as a reference point for

Qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree in engineering, Applied/Industrial Sciences, or a related field
• You have several years of experience in operational or industrial environments – preferably in a metallurgical context, with a strong focus on data-driven process improvement
• You have a solid understanding of Operational Excellence frameworks and tools (Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement)
• You have experience with process mapping, process design, and KPI development to optimize processes and evaluate performance
• You can structure complex problems independently and translate them into analytical approaches and solutions
• You demonstrate advanced analytical skills and can interpret complex datasets, test hypotheses, and derive actionable insights to generate operational impact
• You contribute to knowledge sharing & mentoring, raising standards within the team
• You are fluent in English (Dutch is a strong asset)

Responsabilités

• Analyze operational and process performance, identifying trends, root causes, and improvement potential
• Ensure data quality and consistency, enabling reliable analysis and decision making
• Structure and solve complex problems by defining hypotheses, analytical approaches, and conclusions
• Develop and apply performance metrics and KPIs to support monitoring and optimization
• Translate insights into actionable process improvements, linking analysis to operational execution to realize measurable and sustainable business impact
• Standardize and scale improvements into repeatable practices and methodologies
• Support the deployment of Continuous Improvement practices within the organization by proactively initiating, structuring, and improving continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a reference point for Operational Excellence, raising capability standards within the team

Connaissances

Data analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

Process improvement

KPI development

Formation

Master's degree in engineering

Outils

Lean tools

Six Sigma tools

Description du poste

Umicore Belgium is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Operational Excellence to drive and structure improvements of operational performance through advanced data analysis and process optimization, focusing on scalable, sustainable impact beyond local initiatives. You translate insights into concrete actions that enhance performance, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will standardize and scale improvements, deploy Continuous Improvement practices, and act as a reference point for