Senior Operational Excellence Lead – Data-Driven Process Improvement

Umicore; Belgique; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Umicore in Belgium is seeking a Senior Professional Operational Excellence to lead data-driven process improvements across operations. You will analyze performance, map processes, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable cost and quality gains.

The role emphasizes translating insights into actionable actions and scalable improvements at BU level, with mentoring and standards uplift. You bring a master’s degree in engineering, several years in industrial settings, and fluency

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 with 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-driven decision making

Structured problem solving

Advanced analytics

KPI development

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Process optimization

Formation

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Outils

Lean

Six Sigma

Description du poste

Umicore in Belgium is seeking a Senior Professional Operational Excellence to lead data-driven process improvements across operations. You will analyze performance, map processes, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable cost and quality gains.

The role emphasizes translating insights into actionable actions and scalable improvements at BU level, with mentoring and standards uplift. You bring a master’s degree in engineering, several years in industrial settings, and fluency