Operations Manager Internal Logistics

What you will be doing

As an operations manager you:

• manage the day to day business of the Unit and be fully responsible for the daily KPI’s
• lead the communication process with the production staff and with colleagues from Supply, Administration, Operations, TPS and Sampling
• assist to improve safety, environmental processes and the quality system
• be responsible for the technical capabilities of the equipment
• propose technical and operational improvements, launch new investment requests and start-up new equipments
• assist on the recruitment, training, development and coaching of a team of white and blue collars
• spent enough time on the shopfloor to show care for your team
• coach and inspire your team to improve on business and operational excellence
• contribute to customer satisfaction
• take up the responsibility for the whole plant operations as Engineer on Duty, up 2 weeks/year
• control the process flow and the procedures and control the planning
  
  
  

Who we are looking for

• You have a Master degree in production management, technical or commercial engineering and at least 2 years of relevant working experience in an operational environment
• You have profound expertise in logistics management,  knowledge of Quality assurance principles and EHS requirements
• You have knowledge of technological developments and innovations and you know the principles of financial management
• You have excellent Dutch and English language and communication skills (oral and written)
• You are very knowledgeable about people and group dynamics, people management, effective and safety leadership
• You are a team player, you have a natural talent to enthuse, motivate and coach people
• You have strong problem solving skills to analyze and to formulate solutions and to take decisions
• You have strong organizational skills
  
  

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About our support functions, Internal logistics and others

A global organization. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centers that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

If we can become a world leader in recycling and clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?