As an expert in Operational Excellence, you drive initiatives for structural improvement in the industrial department. You identify opportunities and secure realization of those. You support the operational teams at the production sites. You report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities

• You develop improvement plans for the manufacturing department in line with the corporate strategy, liaise with site initiatives to secure priority setting and accelerate implementation.
•  You oversee the implementation of the improvement plan at department level and across the sites of Prayon and secure a reporting on progress. You create transparency and visibility in initiatives.
• You are a Master Black Belt for the industrial department (Planning and implementing improvements to operational processes – Creating and implementing operational policies and procedures based on best practices from industry leaders – Conducting analysis of operations – Reviewing performance metrics…),
• As an expert in Operational excellence, you provide training to site teams in the different methodologies (Lean, 5S,…),
• You act as project manager for strategic projects making sure that strategically important projects are being delivered on time, within budget and against defined objectives.

Profile

• You have a Master’s degree in engineering (civil/mechanical/chemistry) or equivalent by experience,
• You have at least 10 years of experience in an industrial environment,
• You are a Black Belt or equivalent by experience,
• You are self-motivated and capable of solving problematic situations. You have a cheerful disposition and are inspired to strive under challenging conditions,
• You have excellent communication skills and you are capable to communicate from operators to executives,
• You have project management experience and understanding of project management techniques,
• You have an excellent English writing and speaking skills; French and/or Dutch is an asset.