Vice President Operations

Deze procedure is gesloten (30-11-2011).
Vakgebied
Management
Salaris
150k - 200k per annum
Locatie
Louvain-la-Neuve
Dienstverband
Permanent
Headhunter
Mercuri Urval Belgie

VP Operations
Technical, contracting and management skills to serve a high potential group 
Monitor and improve Operations Management globally
 

Organisation

Hamon is a multinational company quoted on the Belgian stock market and employing more than 1300 people. The company is a world player in engineering & contracting. Its activities include the design, critical component manufacture, installation and after-sale services relating to  equipment used in power generation, oil & gas and other heavy industries such as metallurgy, glass and chemicals. The growing “Environmental” Business Unit (headquarters in Louvain-la-Neuve) is reinforcing its senior management with the hiring of a VP Operations

Position

You will be responsible for the Operations of the “Environmental” Business Unit that includes 250 people worldwide. In close cooperation with Country & Operations Managers, you will ensure that the Operations strategy and procedures (subcontractor identification, purchase, budget, etc.) are correctly implemented, followed up and adapted in order to achieve regional goals (quality, cost, etc.). You will monitor Operations in the different markets thanks to the reporting. You will manage risks by taking a critical view of organization structures in place, the allocation of resources, competences, processes, etc. You will encourage local coordination between departments involved in project realization (project management, engineering, purchasing, commissioning, sales, etc.). You will also organize the sharing of best practice between the different locations in order to build synergies and continuous improvement within the group. A member of the BU Steering Committee, you will report to its President and replace him when required.  

Requirements

You are Civil Engineer, preferably in mechanics or electro-mechanics. You have at least 15 years’ experience in the industry at an international level, including 5 years at an executive level. You have extensive experience in contracting (power plants and/or heavy industry) and project management (cost control, planning, etc.). You have a very good technical knowledge. You speak English fluently. Other languages are an asset. You will travel regularly (+/- 30-40%). You have strong analytical skills, are autonomous and result oriented. At ease in cross-cultural environments, you demonstrate very good communication and interpersonal skills. Credibility, humility and the ability to motivate people in the right directions are also among your strengths. You remain an excellent team player and are customer driven. 

A strategic role within a highly skilled and growing international Business Unit
An internationally sound group active in a growing sector. Outstanding technologies with huge potential. An ambitious management creating a culture of dynamism and flexibility. Highly skilled and committed colleagues. A major international role in the “Environmental” BU development. Success that can lead you to other key positions. A unique opportunity to contribute your management and technical expertise. A full and competitive comprehensive remuneration package.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.

Deze procedure is gesloten (30-11-2011).