Chief Operational OfficerLocation: Charleroi, BelgiumType: On-SiteTime: Full timePosted: YesterdayJob Requisition ID: R0259232Thales Alenia Space is a globally recognized player in telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, exploration, and the realization of orbital infrastructures. Thales Alenia Space Belgium is an expert in several high-tech fields and the world leader in energy conditioning and distribution on board satellites.DIRECTEUR DES OPERATIONS (COO) DE TAS BELGIQUE:Thales Alenia Space Belgium (TAS B) is looking for its new Chief Operational Officer. This entity generates an annual turnover of €100M with a workforce of 650 people across 3 geographical sites, the largest of which is located in Charleroi.Your MissionThe Chief Operational Officer will be responsible for the daily management of operations, including:Supervision of the following activities:- Production (6 production lines)- Design for manufacturing and testing- Process and Industrial Architecture- Performance management, industrial projects, and LEANManagement of activities with dual reporting to various departments:- Procurement- Supplier Operations- Information Systems and Processes- Operations Planning and ForecastingYour Responsibilities- Ensure performance, competitiveness, and compliance of DOP operations while respecting financial standards by:- Supervising and coordinating manufacturing and production operations on site.- Optimizing human resources with the help of HR (recruitment, training, and personnel evaluation).- Ensuring compliance with quality, health, and safety standards.- Implementing/optimizing processes to continuously improve operational efficiency.- Collaborating with other departments to align operations with overall business objectives.- Develop an industrial strategy consistent with TAS's overall objectives in Belgium, coordinating local operations with other TAS entities.- Oversee order taking, quotations, and industrialization of new products in collaboration with various functional departments.- Drive financial performance by consolidating data, producing reports, and monitoring investments.- Lead a transformation project across our Belgian entities aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.Your Profile- Master's degree in engineering, ideally in the aerospace sector or a related field.- Significant experience in production management (factory/site management).- Participation in an industrial transformation project, especially in reducing non-quality costs and/or structural costs.- Experience in a matrix and/or transnational organization.- Recognized leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team.- Strong numerical skills and ability to define reliable performance indicators.- Proactive decision-making and effective problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship management skills.- Strategic vision for improving operational efficiency and achieving business goals with a results-oriented approach.- Proactive, adaptable, and innovation-oriented in addressing evolving operational challenges.- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written; Dutch is a plus.- Willingness to travel 10% of the time to engage with counterparts at other sites.What We Offer:- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale international projects in the space domain.- A role at the heart of a transformation project for our entity.- A permanent contract with a meaningful international technology company with strong values and broad career prospects.- Attractive compensation with bonuses (group participation).- A company car or bike as part of a cafeteria plan, including private use.- Extra-legal benefits: hospitalization insurance, group insurance, 13th month, meal vouchers, mobile phone, internet subscription participation, net flat-rate expenses.- On-site restaurant.- 20 legal vacation days plus 12 RTT days.- Permanent access to training through our Thales University.Thales recognizes all talents; diversity is our greatest asset. Apply and join us!#J-18808-Ljbffr