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
* 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!
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