VP Operational Excellence

Il y a 6 heures

Brussels, Belgique Yara Temps plein

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the YTP Operational Excellence department and enable people to perform at their best. Own the Core+ program and be overall accountable for the outcomes together with relevant line management. Own and develop the TOPS (steering system), PPF and other relevant YGP frameworks. Drive operational improvements in Yara assets through coordinated, prioritized programs that improve reliability, throughput, cost competitiveness, quality, and sustainable value delivery in line with plant prioritization and corporate strategy. Develop competence building through Communities of Practice and Center of Competence. Collaborate closely with other units in YGP to ensure a holistic approach to performance and improvement activities across the production system. Collaborate closely with YTP Digital and YCD DS teams to safeguard performance, embed digital-enabled improvements into daily operations, and jointly develop the next horizon of value-creating opportunities. Steer Capex allocation, LTAP, and related governance processes as part of the annual BP process and Plant Prioritization Framework, ensuring transparent choices and measurable benefits realization. Coordinate Global activities to drive performance and share knowledge across the Plant Management community. Act as a trusted advisor to Production leadership, Plant Managers, and key functional partners, representing Operational Excellence in relevant executive forums and strategic initiatives.

Profile

Master diploma or Ph.
D. in a relevant field. Broad experience leading technical, operational, or global improvement teams in complex chemical or industrial manufacturing environments. Solid track record in coaching, steering, and developing diverse teams, with proven ability to drive change through influence and collaboration. Capability to resolve complex technical and business challenges & steer systematic improvement. Excellent stakeholder management skills and broad network in
- and outside of Yara. Strong commitment to safety, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and sustainable value delivery. Structured, strategic, and business-oriented leader with strong analytical and commercial capabilities, able to translate strategy into execution and measurable outcomes. Collaborative mindset and driven by seeing others succeed. Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.