Operational Excellence Technologist (Lean Engineer)

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 UBM

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries 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.

What you will be doing

As the Operational Excellence Technologist at UBM Korea, you will support operational excellence initiatives to enhance site performance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement LEAN transformation activities at UBMK (training, coaching, and leading projects).
• Lead the site-wide expansion plan for TPM autonomous pillar.
• Manage UBMK's 5S Program (facilitating steerCo, leading audits, and overseeing the recognition program).
• Lead assigned improvement projects.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Operational Excellence, preferably within a similar industry.
• Proven experience in LEAN deployment or leading Kaizen events.
• Strong English communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficient in computing skills (e.g., MS Office, Power BI).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement functions is preferred.                                           

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 organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our battery materials can boost the range of e-cars, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?