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[10871]Senior Operational Excellence Consultant

 

Job Description

The Company

  • Sector: Management Consulting
  • Location: Brussels or Amsterdam office, with project work mainly in the BeNeLux and with the possibility to work in other countries, for those who are interested

In the current VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world, companies require continuous "Progression". The quality and speed of their "Progression" makes the difference between thriving and faltering.

With 500 consultants, operating from 35 offices, working in over 75 countries and currently supporting more than 900 “¨Progression” programmes our client ensures the perfect execution and sustainability of the progression strategy across their client’s ecosystems. Their “Progression” moto “Improving your results today, securing your results for tomorrow” means achieving business results faster while developing the capabilities, leadership and culture to continue to improve faster than the competition in the future.

The success of their unique approach with their clients is reflected by their 90% client retention and is characterized by:

  • a combination of continuous improvement, transformation and disruption approaches to yield the most effective and durable Progression Results;
  • fully blending technical methodologies (like Lean, TPM, service design, …) with human change expertise, developing a virtuous cycle of hard and soft realizations;
  • jointly progressing at micro level (individual teams in the field) and at macrolevel (units, companies, value chains and eco-systems), rather than tolerating friction, misunderstanding or conflict between them;
  • enriching both the classic strategic intervention (orientation and prioritization) and the specific intervention (tangible specific results) with a systemic dimension, by changing the DNA of their clients in a structural way; i.e connecting the organisation and building the winning routines in terms of capabilities, leadership, engagement and behaviours
  • Their “tandem approach”: working “with” their clients and not “for” them. This “partnership mode” taking the time to listen and understand the real dynamics of the organization (empathy) and always putting the client’s people in the driver’s seat (empowering) is central in their way of working

Our client being selected by ALM Intelligence as the only truly global operational excellence pur player, denoting denoting their capacity to get results for clients, while having the ability to deploy that capacity across multiple client scenarios, is clearly a leader in the field Operational Excellence.

To support and accelerate its further growth and ambition and to leverage local market and cultural awareness and expertise, their BeNeLux Offices are now looking to recruit Operational Excellence Consultants (Senior or Manager) (m/f/d).

Role

As part of the Brussels or Amsterdam office, you will be supporting the delivery of OpEx Programmes & Improvement Projects having as a primary objective to make continuous and breakthrough improvements possible by enabling client managers and their teams to achieve specific goals and short term results while preparing also the results of the future.

This will involve analysing customer requirements, to help client organisations to solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve business performance. You will also be identifying options for improvement and suggesting recommendations for change, as well as advising on the implementation of solutions.

Internally you will be assisting in the Practice development through growing the business through the origination of new opportunities and proposal development; growing of intellectual capital and the support and development of other consultants

Required Experience/Qualifications

Ideally the candidate should have:

  • a minimum of 4-5 years of experience of which at least 2-3 years in the implementation of operational excellence in a manufacturing environment, as internal or external consultant. work.
  • contributed or implemented successfully operational excellence in either a large production and/or maintenance environment in production companies with large facilities such as automotive, aerospace, chemical, food, metal production, metal working, pharmaceuticals, etc.
  • routinely applied and used himself standard technical methods of operational excellence such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Cause-effect diagram, FMEA, SMED, OEE incl. losses etc.
  • the ability to train and coach members of the team (client and internal) to apply these methodologies
  • familiarity with new industrial digital technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0 such as: big data & analytics; IoT (industrial internet); artificial intelligence; simulation; cloud computing; advanced robotics (cobots); cross company data integration…
  • experience in the full project life cycle from concept through to implementation
  • a proven ability in the initiation and successful project/program- and change management of important improvement/digital transformation initiatives. Preferably PMI or Prince 2 certified.
  • proven track record in selling add-on project work to existing clients
  • a Masters degree in a Business or Engineering related field preferably along with an MBA
  • working experience in an international setting

 

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for an outstanding individual with:

  • a passion for excellence and achieving high value for customers
  • an ability and interest to blend technical methodologies and solutions with human change expertise
  • strategic mindset, solid business judgement (able to balance strategic and tactical issues)
  • strong analytical skills and enjoying understanding a problem and solving it in a systematic manner
  • a strong entrepreneurial and conceptual mind, able to think laterally and creatively in developing hypotheses and simple solutions to complex problems
  • a proven ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within all stakeholders; to give persuasive advice and to build strong business relationships
  • strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to adapt and manage in culturally different client environments
  • excellent organisational and planning skills and able to work at times under high pressure and to strict deadlines
  • a strong team orientation and demonstrated leadership capability, for example by leading and coaching teams to success or by developing thought capital
  • high integrity and pro-activity, strong determination, results focus and lots of energy and resilience
  • a highly commercial approach and ability to become a successful originator
  • open to suggestions, honest about mistakes and proactively seeking feedback
  • a strong commitment to further develop his knowledge and skills in line with objectives
  • high flexibility and willing to travel and apply his knowledge and experience internationally

Languages

Good active knowledge of Dutch and English and additionally of French for the Belgian office

The Role Offers

This is an exciting time and opportunity for ambitious and entrepreneurial candidates, looking to accelerate their careers, to join a growing international leader in its field with a clear strategy.

You will:

  • work with most renowned global companies on challenging projects in a wide range of areas and environments;
  • enjoy a fair amount of independence and be able to make a real impact;
  • be valued for your qualities
  • have access to strong methodologies and numerous training opportunities
  • be able to develop your technical, human and strategy skill

Our client’s culture is open and co-operative, direct, feedback driven, high performance and no-nonsense. Its working environment is pleasant with a flat hierarchy, transparent processes and short decision lines; a strong team spirit and flexible working models

In short, the role will offer ample opportunities for personal development and growth and for someone with the right entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and drive, the possibility to take charge of his/her own destiny and to help shape the future and growth of the practice and to participate in its success. Career growth, which could go steeply, will be solely based on performance and demonstrated potential.

Remuneration: Attractive and comprehensive remuneration package with fixed and variable components.

Contact

We are looking forward to receiving your online application preferably with a cover letter to our consultant Pierre Melis, stating: : the reasons for your interest and relevant experience summary for this role; your salary expectations or your current salary and your earliest possible starting date. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Please feel free to forward this brief to an acquaintance should this not be of interest to you.

 

 

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    Sustainability has evolved from the production of politically correct CSR reports to a place at the heart of operations. It has become a core component of business strategy for many companies and the need to integrate sustainability across the value chain has been widely recognized.

    The Company

    • Sector: Management Consulting
    • Location: Belgium/Brussels 

    EFESO is a global management consulting group specialized in operations strategy and performance improvement and have been operating in the industrial environment over the last 40 years, working side-by-side with their clients to accelerate their transformation towards future-proof operations.

    The industrial landscape has become the arena in which sustainability will have a significant impact on people, profits, and the planet and they believe that industrial sustainability can be a virtuous circle that improves both business and planet. It drives the entire business plan creating better top and bottom-line growth, better control over the entire value chain, a better environment for people and a better future – with fewer carbon emissions – for the planet.

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    The success of their unique approach is reflected by a 90% client retention and an established and first-rate reputation with large, high-profile local and global players in various sectors, such as Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Pharma & Biotech, Cosmetics, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Utilities, Telecommunications, FMCG, Retail, Hospitals & Healthcare… and others.

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    Required Experience/Qualifications

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    • Strong (workshop) facilitation, (steering) presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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    Candidate Profile

    We are seeking to hire an outstanding, competent, and versatile individual with:
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    • A strong commitment to further develop knowledge and skills in line with objectives and; an openness for suggestions, respectful of others and honest about mistakes, and proactively seeking and providing feedback.

    The Role Offers

    This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and entrepreneurial candidates, looking to accelerate their career and join a growing international leader in its field, with a clear strategy.

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    The role will offer ample opportunities for personal development and growth and for someone with the right entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and drive, the possibility to be in charge of his/her own career and to help shape the future and growth of the practice/EFESO Belgium and participate in its success.

    Career growth will be solely based on performance and demonstrated potential.
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    Your Profile

    Our client is seeking to hire an outstanding, competent and versatile individual with:

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    • effective interpersonal and coaching skills and proven ability to adapt and “getting things done” in complex organizations and in culturally different client environments;
    • a strong team and people orientation (empathy) and demonstrated leadership capabilities, able to drive collaboration and inclusion and to inspire and coach client teams and colleagues towards the targeted results and success;
    • a high level of intellectual agility and adaptability; an open, flexible, resilient, positive and pragmatic mind with a can-do attitude, able to think laterally and creatively in developing simple and bold solutions to complex problems;
    • a strong determination and sense of responsibility, high pro-activity, action and result-driven personality, with lots of energy and able to work independently;
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    • an orientation to details without losing the bigger picture and keeping the final goal in mind;
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    • a strong commitment to further develop knowledge and skills in line with objectives and;
    • an openness for suggestions, respectful of others and honest about mistakes and proactively seeking and providing feedback;
    • a true scale up mentality to help grow the business.

    The Role Offers

    The possibility to work on challenging programs for top clients and an exciting opportunity for ambitious and entrepreneurial candidates, looking to accelerate their career and join a growing international leader in its field, with a clear strategy.

    Our client’s culture is inclusive, diverse, respectful and co-creative, direct, feedback driven, high performing and no-nonsense, where own initiative and taking on responsibilities is highly valued. Its working environment is entrepreneurial and dynamic with a flat hierarchy, transparent processes and short decision lines. It has a strong team spirit and flexible working models.

    The role will offer ample opportunities for personal development and growth and for someone with the right entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and drive, the possibility to be in charge of his/her own career and to help shape the future and growth of the practice and participate in its success.

    And a competitive salary package including a company car, insurances and a rewarding bonus system.

    Contact

    If of interest, please apply online and provide us with your CV together with the reasons for your interest and relevant experience summary for this role. For further information, please call Pierre Melis: +32. 2.790.6880.

     

    Please feel free to forward this brief to an acquaintance should this not be of interest to you.

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    The Company

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    • Location: Belgium, Brussels


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    As a Senior Transformation Manager you will be a trusted advisor to our client’s customers to guide them through their large scale and often highly complex end-to-end transformations. You aim to realize significant improvements in terms of: growth in sales and contribution, asset utilization, quality of service, customer satisfaction and/or reduction of business risks.

    You will serve as the primary program contact for clients and play a key role in supporting them in their business progression programs. A pragmatic and strong performance mindset combined with excellent communications skills will guarantee successful and timely delivery. As a key local lead, you will deliver value to the client by adding tangible and sustainable value to their operations. 

    As an entrepreneurial and result driven candidate you will be expected to pick up a role in business development as well. When working for your clients, you will look beyond the project to capture the unmet needs. Furthermore, you will be developing new leads with your colleagues that are specialized in the same industry and or expertise as you are.

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    Key Responsibilities

    • Project Management & Delivery: managing “in tandem with the client” the successful delivery of complex and challenging assignments, including all commercial -, financial -, project -, people aspects and client relationship management.
    • Client Management & Development: developing and/or maintaining strong client relationships and being recognized by them as a “trusted advisor”; assisting in growing the business through the origination of new opportunities and proposal development and enhancing the reputation of our client through the quality of own work, knowledge and experience.
    • Innovation: taking a leading role in innovation and development through the growing of intellectual capital and the support and development of other consultants and contributing to firm activities and internal knowledge management and sharing.
    • People Management: providing professional development opportunities, coaching, counseling and feedback for less senior team members and contributing to the annual performance evaluation process.

    Required Experience/Qualifications

    Ideally the candidate should have:

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    • a minimum of 3 years with driving large scale and complex transformations and/or performance - and quality improvement projects/programs at multiple levels in an organization. And with Lean / Six Sigma and Digital Transformation as a plus;
    • experience in business process management, process modeling & analysis, operating model and organizational design and in deploying metrics and critical performance measures (e.g.: SLA’s, KPI’s);
    • working knowledge of project and program management practices and methodologies (certification highly preferred);
    • solid change management expertise and experience (certification highly preferred);
    • strong (workshop) facilitation, (steering) presentation and stakeholder management skills;
    • demonstrated leadership qualities with a proven track record in managing and coaching people towards the targeted results;
    • experience with writing and reviewing proposals, elaborating estimates, financial forecasting and budget control experience;
    • experience with working on projects in various industries and not afraid of deep-diving in diverse and complex functional areas (e.g. supply chain, manufacturing, …);
    • curious and multi-interested in the operational realties and future trends of a variety of industries (e.g., life sciences, manufacturing, public transport, ,…);
    • a master’s degree in a Business or Engineering related field preferably along with an MBA;
    • Fluent in Dutch, English and French.

    Your Profile

    Our client is seeking to hire an outstanding, competent and versatile individual with:

    • high integrity and a passion for excellence and achieving high value for clients;
    • solid business judgment, able to: (i) understand the impact of decisions on the organization as a whole; (ii) to balance strategic and tactical issues and (iii), to balance the content (hard) and people (soft) aspects of change initiatives;
    • a proven ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels (from the executive suite to the production floor) in small groups as well as with larger audiences, and to give persuasive advice and build strong business relationships;
    • effective interpersonal and coaching skills and proven ability to adapt and “getting things done” in complex organizations and in culturally different client environments;
    • a strong team and people orientation (empathy) and a demonstrated leadership capability, able to drive collaboration and inclusion and to inspire and coach cross-functional/divisional teams to success;
    • a high level of intellectual agility and adaptability; an open, flexible, resilient, entrepreneurial, positive and pragmatic mind with a can-do attitude, able to think laterally and creatively in developing simple and bold solutions to complex problems;
    • a strong determination and sense of responsibility, high pro-activity, action and result-driven personality, with lots of energy and able to work independently;
    • a strong orientation toward achievement and persistence in overcoming obstacles and focusing on what matters, execution;
    • superior organizational and planning skills and able to work on different domains simultaneously and at times under high pressure and in fast changing circumstances;
    • an orientation to details without losing the bigger picture and keeping the final goal in mind;
    • good commercial acumen or strong interest and willingness to build this capability;
    • a strong commitment to further develop knowledge and skills in line with objectives and;
    • an openness for suggestions, respectful of others and honest about mistakes and proactively seeking and providing feedback.

    The Role Offers

    This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and entrepreneurial candidates, looking to accelerate their career and join a growing international leader in its field, with a clear strategy.

    Our client’s culture is open and co-creative, direct, feedback driven, high performing and no-nonsense, where own initiative and taking on responsibilities is highly valued. Its working environment is pleasant with a flat hierarchy, transparent processes and short decision lines. It has a strong team spirit and flexible working models.

    The role will offer ample opportunities for personal development and growth and for someone with the right entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and drive, the possibility to be in charge of his/her own career and to help shape the future and growth of the practice and participate in its success.

    Career growth will be solely based on performance and demonstrated potential.

    Contact

    If of interest, please apply online and provide us with your CV together with the reasons for your interest and relevant experience summary for this role. For further information, please call Anouk Melis: +32. 2.790.6881.

    Please feel free to forward this brief to an acquaintance should this not be of interest to you.