Operational Efficiency Leader | Defense
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Job Description
As an Operational Efficiency Leader, you will be at the forefront of driving transformational change and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Lean methodologies to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading multidisciplinary teams in applying Lean methodologies for effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
- Spearheading efforts to address and rectify pressing issues, aiming to cut down response times by 50% or more for product, process, and organizational challenges
- Forming and leading a rapid-response "tiger team" to tackle issues with decisive actions and streamline the process of handling client concerns
- Fast-tracking the acquisition of new accreditations, upholding a progressive culture, and achieving superior, tangible results
- Implementing new organizational frameworks and processes (e.g., S&OP), eliminating departmental silos, and cultivating a problem-solving mindset across the team
Your profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading practical lean projects in the field
- Master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects
- Expertise in Lean methodologies and 8D/9S Problem Solving (minimum 5 years)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to thrive under pressure
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
- Proven track record in driving cultural and structural transformation within an organization
What You'll Love About Working Here
- At Capgemini Belgium we offer flexibility in more than one way: next to our hybrid way of working, where we offer you can work 70% from home, we also offer our flex abroad program. With this program you can work up to 45 days abroad, this to maintain a good work-life balance.
- Our mission is your career path. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professions are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
- OUTfront, Women@Capgemini or CapAbilityare 3 examples of employee led networks dedicated to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within workplace and society.
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Diegem, BE