Business Process Officer

Business Process Officer (Leuven, Lommel, Kortrijk)

You launch internal improvement projects and ensure that internal business processes are future-proof.

In our high-tech research environment, we develop technological innovations for the industry. We think ahead, not only in our research, but also in our way of working! In other words, you will be joining a dynamic growing organisation. It goes without saying that we want to ensure the quality of our research and our internal organisation by making our business processes excellent. This requires a thorough approach and we count on you for the company-wide organisation of this "excellence in change".

Continuous improvement in systems – follow-up of procedures

From a central supporting role, you evaluate the efficiency of core processes in our internal organisation and take action to improve them. This involves, amongst other things, data collection for reporting on research results, personnel planning, logistics management of lab set-ups, event planning, competence management, etc.

You are responsible for preparing, drafting and implementing effective, high-quality procedures. You always advocate automation and solutions that make our organisation "lean" and "agile".

You will start with 3-5 concrete challenges for which an internal work group has been set up, and over which you will take operational charge. What we expect from you:

• You think along with the organisation and are a sparring partner for strategic, tactical and operational management;
• You gather information and document processes;
• You lead work groups focusing on process improvements and set up hands-on concrete actions yourself;
• You guide, involve and challenge all stakeholders (researchers, project leaders, department managers, board of directors);
• You act as a change agent and closely monitor the progress of ongoing actions;
• You communicate regularly and proactively, also when rolling out new tools and procedures;
• You develop a uniform approach for the entire internal organisation of Flanders Make vzw and report to the Operations Manager.

Communicative change agent for internal processes

You have:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in setting up, documenting and/or communicating on procedures, preferably within a project-driven organisation;
• Preferably experience in implementing new tools and drafting the functional requirements for them;
• Maturity, diplomacy and motivation that engages others;
• Strong digital skills and fluent user knowledge of MS Office;
• Interest in automation and smart IT solutions.

You are:

• Analytically strong.
• An organiser in heart and soul;
• Proactive and clear in your communication.
• Strong in providing creative input and in monitoring its implementation in a structured manner;
• Empathetic and eager to learn;
• Skilled in both the theory and practice of change management;
• A go-getter with confidence, patience and a healthy dose of assertiveness.

Offer

- The opportunity to take on and give substance to a new role with a great deal of autonomy within a stimulating work environment with short lines of communication.

- Being part of a growing, dynamic company with a top team of young and international researchers.

Would you like to join our organisation? Contact us today!

How to apply?

To apply for this job opportunity, please go to http://jobs.flandersmake.be.

Complete the online application form and download your motivation letter and CV.

About Flanders Make

Towards a digitally transformed, sustainable and competitive industry

Flanders Make is a fast-growing research centre that performs research to support companies from various sectors in their sustainable innovation processes. From our establishments in Lommel, Leuven, Kortrijk and Sint-Truiden and labs within the 5 Flemish universities, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research.

Because of our unique position as a bridge between industry and research, our teams combine application and system proficiency with technological and scientific knowledge. Academic partners and more than 150 companies are part of the innovative circular ecosystem of Flanders Make.

Our strategy based on industrial needs and long-term trends ensures a close link with the industry and its challenges. With our programmed research, we create impact in companies.

Sustainability, climate and workability have a high priority in our research. We want to help companies in developing sustainable, green, smart and connected products and production systems, with a special focus on people and their interaction with machines.

The focus is on machines, vehicles and assembly systems that will become increasingly intelligent, autonomous and sustainable and will perform ever better. Using inspiring demonstrators and lab set-ups such as large and small machines, drones, robots, etc., specialised researchers show the results of their research. Our advanced, continuously expanding test infrastructure on 3 sites is made available to companies.