Chief Operational Officer

il y a 3 semaines


Charleroi, Wallonie, Belgique Thales Group Temps plein
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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