Chief Operational Officer
Location: Charleroi, Belgium
Type: On Site
Time: Full time
Posted: Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R0259232
Thales 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 Mission
The 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 LEAN
Management of activities with dual reporting to various departments:
* Procurement
* Supplier Operations
* Information Systems and Processes
* Operations Planning and Forecasting
Your 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
1. Master''s degree in engineering, ideally in the aerospace sector or a related field.
2. Significant experience in production management (factory/site management).
3. Participation in an industrial transformation project, especially in reducing non quality costs and/or structural costs.
4. Experience in a matrix and/or transnational organ