Umicore
Umicore
Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group working across manufacturing, energy, and recycling. Its teams apply expertise in materials science, chemistry, and metallurgy to develop battery materials, catalysis technologies, and recycling processes. The company’s closed-loop approach connects material production with recovery and reuse, supporting cleaner mobility and efforts to reduce harmful emissions.

Business Process Professional, Operational Excellence

Lead continuous improvement, KPI standardization and cost optimization for Umicore’s battery materials operations. Manage Operational Excellence initiatives across international sites.

Description

  • Improve processes across the AL landscape
  • Deliver cost-saving projects and take accountability for results
  • Develop and standardize performance KPIs
  • Set effective standards based on proven practices
  • Track site cost data and related business information
  • Lead projects that produce measurable business improvements
  • Work with site management to identify improvement opportunities
  • Apply benchmarked practices across the AL organization
  • Coordinate the AL continuous improvement community and subject matter expertise areas with Analytical Technology
  • Roll out subject matter KPIs and support target setting and performance reviews
  • Benchmark cost data and drivers, monitor site cost performance, and contribute to budgeting and financial modeling
  • Oversee adherence to the process, policy and framework
  • Manage the AL Operational Excellence roadmap and maturity reviews
  • Contribute to area Operational Excellence roadmaps
  • Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues

Requirements

  • Ability to manage continuous improvement projects
  • Experience using Operational Excellence processes, frameworks and tools in the AL environment
  • Subject matter expertise in benchmarking practices, efficiency, performance and optimization
  • Ability to ensure standardization across the AL landscape
  • Certified Black Belt
  • Ability to work in Nysa or Hoboken
  • Willingness and ability to travel to business units in other countries
  • Occasional business travel is required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Equal opportunities for all employees
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas, build expertise and progress in your career

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