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19 results for Head of Operation jobs in Denderleeuw within a 30 km radius
Inoopa is a Belgian tech company based in Brussels (Ixelles) focused on unlocking the power of data for businesses. We've already built a comprehensive database of companies in Belgium and the Netherlands, and now we're expanding into new countries. * Experienced Office Manager, Operations Manager, or Data Analyst with a strong inclination for client follow-up and financial management in a data-driven environment. * State-of-the-art technologies: You'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with advanced tech in a growing industry. * Small, close-knit team: Be part of a human-sized company where your contributions are recognized and valued. Let's shape the future of data together!
Inoopa is a Belgian tech company based in Brussels (Ixelles) focused on unlocking the power of data for businesses. We've already built a comprehensive database of companies in Belgium and the Netherlands, and now we're expanding into new countries. * Experienced Office Manager, Operations Manager, or Data Analyst with a strong inclination for client follow-up and financial management in a data-driven environment. * State-of-the-art technologies: You'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with advanced tech in a growing industry. * Small, close-knit team: Be part of a human-sized company where your contributions are recognized and valued. Let's shape the future of data together!
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Serve as trusted advisor to the Head of Finance Operations and Head of FP&A, by acting as a key liaison between the Accounting and Controlling departments * Conduct critical thinking with the Head of Finance Operations, Head of FP&A and the CFO to solve key issues - The team is a key generator of business insights to help decision making for multiple stakeholders including: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Division Leadership, Operations Management, … Vinçotte is currently looking for an experienced Financial & Business Controller, with a focus on compensation & benefits, to join our Controlling team of the Finance department, reporting to the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering. Our services include people & goods safety, environmental protection, production & construction quality, and safety of industrial equipment and premises for our clients across Belgium.
Serve as trusted advisor to the Head of Finance Operations and Head of FP&A, by acting as a key liaison between the Accounting and Controlling departments * Conduct critical thinking with the Head of Finance Operations, Head of FP&A and the CFO to solve key issues - The team is a key generator of business insights to help decision making for multiple stakeholders including: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Division Leadership, Operations Management, … Vinçotte is currently looking for an experienced Financial & Business Controller, with a focus on compensation & benefits, to join our Controlling team of the Finance department, reporting to the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering. Our services include people & goods safety, environmental protection, production & construction quality, and safety of industrial equipment and premises for our clients across Belgium.
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Bachelor met technische oriëntatie of gelijkwaardig door ervaring.
Bachelor met technische oriëntatie of gelijkwaardig door ervaring.
8 years of relevant experience in operations, planning, workforce/capacity management, or process optimization. As Operations Manager Planning (M/F/X), you are responsible for efficiently managing and developing the activities within your department. You ensure that the strategic objectives of your department are achieved within the established timelines and budget. In this central role, you combine strategic insight with operational leadership, managing a number of and Planning Experts, with whom you work daily to deliver optimal service, high customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. In addition, you lead projects with strategic impact both within and beyond the scope of your department. Your responsibilities cover a broad range of domains, including strategy, performance management, people leadership, stakeholder collaboration, budget control, and project management.
8 years of relevant experience in operations, planning, workforce/capacity management, or process optimization. As Operations Manager Planning (M/F/X), you are responsible for efficiently managing and developing the activities within your department. You ensure that the strategic objectives of your department are achieved within the established timelines and budget. In this central role, you combine strategic insight with operational leadership, managing a number of and Planning Experts, with whom you work daily to deliver optimal service, high customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. In addition, you lead projects with strategic impact both within and beyond the scope of your department. Your responsibilities cover a broad range of domains, including strategy, performance management, people leadership, stakeholder collaboration, budget control, and project management.
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Vakverantwoordelijke Contactcenter ¿ Strategisch Workforce Management & Agile
Vakverantwoordelijke Contactcenter ¿ Strategisch Workforce Management & Agile
Colruyt NV (Colruyt Group)
EDINGENSESTEENWEG 1500 HALLE
Verandering ondersteunen: collega's begeleiden bij de adoptie van nieuwe werkmethoden, processen of tooling en draagvlak creëren over teams heen. * Variatie: Samenwerking met multidisciplinaire teams binnen IT, operations en andere VAKcentra. * Aantrekkelijk loonpakket: Je ontvangt een aantrekkelijk loonpakket, gecombineerd met extralegale voordelen zoals een bedrijfswagen of mobiliteitsbudget, maaltijdcheques, winstdeelname en een hospitalisatieverzekering.
Verandering ondersteunen: collega's begeleiden bij de adoptie van nieuwe werkmethoden, processen of tooling en draagvlak creëren over teams heen. * Variatie: Samenwerking met multidisciplinaire teams binnen IT, operations en andere VAKcentra. * Aantrekkelijk loonpakket: Je ontvangt een aantrekkelijk loonpakket, gecombineerd met extralegale voordelen zoals een bedrijfswagen of mobiliteitsbudget, maaltijdcheques, winstdeelname en een hospitalisatieverzekering.
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Een bachelordiploma heeft of gelijkwaardig is door ervaring. * Minstens twee jaar ervaring heeft in een leidinggevende of operationele rol.
Een bachelordiploma heeft of gelijkwaardig is door ervaring. * Minstens twee jaar ervaring heeft in een leidinggevende of operationele rol.
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Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. * Diploma: Masterdiploma in Bedrijfskunde of een ander relevant domein. o Je beschikt over minimaal 7 jaar ervaring in change management of organisatieontwikkeling, bij voorkeur in een technische of service omgeving. * Talenkennis: Je spreekt vlot Nederlands of Frans met een goede kennis van de 2e taal. * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. * Diploma: Masterdiploma in Bedrijfskunde of een ander relevant domein. o Je beschikt over minimaal 7 jaar ervaring in change management of organisatieontwikkeling, bij voorkeur in een technische of service omgeving. * Talenkennis: Je spreekt vlot Nederlands of Frans met een goede kennis van de 2e taal. * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. * Diploma: Bachelor of Master in Office Management, Logistiek, Communicatiewetenschappen, Accounting,… * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. * Diploma: Bachelor of Master in Office Management, Logistiek, Communicatiewetenschappen, Accounting,… * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
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Le contrôleur de chantier contribue à la maîtrise des risques opérationnels, à la fiabilité de l'information et à la performance des investissements liés aux travaux et opérations de maintenance du patrimoine du Foyer.
Le contrôleur de chantier contribue à la maîtrise des risques opérationnels, à la fiabilité de l'information et à la performance des investissements liés aux travaux et opérations de maintenance du patrimoine du Foyer.
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Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. Om jouw team optimaal te kunnen coachen, hou je voeling met de praktijk en voer je zelf ook nog inspecties uit of adviseer je klanten vanuit jouw expertise. Je rapporteert aan de Operations Manager Lifting. * Diploma: Bachelor of Master Industriële Wetenschappen / Industrieel Ingenieur (Elektromechanica), Electronica, Elektriciteit of gelijkwaardig door ervaring. o Een eerste ervaring met het aansturen van collega's of teamleden. * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
Vinçotte is deel van Kiwa, onderdeel van de SHV Family of Companies, en blijft volop innoveren om nog meer veiligheid en efficiëntie te garanderen. Om jouw team optimaal te kunnen coachen, hou je voeling met de praktijk en voer je zelf ook nog inspecties uit of adviseer je klanten vanuit jouw expertise. Je rapporteert aan de Operations Manager Lifting. * Diploma: Bachelor of Master Industriële Wetenschappen / Industrieel Ingenieur (Elektromechanica), Electronica, Elektriciteit of gelijkwaardig door ervaring. o Een eerste ervaring met het aansturen van collega's of teamleden. * Objectief te werk gaat, maar zeker ook out-of-the-box mag denken
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coördineren en opvolgen van diverse projecten binnen logistiek en operations * Bachelor en/of Master in een relevante richting (logistiek, bedrijfskunde, ingenieurswetenschappen) met minimum 3 jaar ervaring in projectmanagement binnen een operationele of logistieke context
coördineren en opvolgen van diverse projecten binnen logistiek en operations * Bachelor en/of Master in een relevante richting (logistiek, bedrijfskunde, ingenieurswetenschappen) met minimum 3 jaar ervaring in projectmanagement binnen een operationele of logistieke context
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L'Area Manager assure le soutien, le coaching et la supervision des opérations quotidiennes dans la région qui lui est confiée.
L'Area Manager assure le soutien, le coaching et la supervision des opérations quotidiennes dans la région qui lui est confiée.
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Dès le lancement d'un projet chez un client, vous prenez la direction des opérations.
Dès le lancement d'un projet chez un client, vous prenez la direction des opérations.
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Are you looking to take ownership of the financial and administrative organization of an agile company, contribute to its operations, and support its international development? Finance & Admin Manager : Drive the Growth of a - Our client is an internationally growing company in the creative services and production sector, with operations in Europe and the United States. * Deploy systems and practices for day-to-day operations, including insurance, employee benefits, and internal procedures. * Organize and formalize support functions to support the growth of the Belgian team. * Languages: Excellent command of French and English, Dutch is a plus. * Attractive remuneration of up to €6,000 gross per month (full package). At Austin Bright, we are a team of professional and dedicated specializing in the recruitment of finance profiles.
Are you looking to take ownership of the financial and administrative organization of an agile company, contribute to its operations, and support its international development? Finance & Admin Manager : Drive the Growth of a - Our client is an internationally growing company in the creative services and production sector, with operations in Europe and the United States. * Deploy systems and practices for day-to-day operations, including insurance, employee benefits, and internal procedures. * Organize and formalize support functions to support the growth of the Belgian team. * Languages: Excellent command of French and English, Dutch is a plus. * Attractive remuneration of up to €6,000 gross per month (full package). At Austin Bright, we are a team of professional and dedicated specializing in the recruitment of finance profiles.
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U garandeert de veiligheid en traceerbaarheid van de configuraties om onderbrekingen of inconsistenties te voorkomen.
U garandeert de veiligheid en traceerbaarheid van de configuraties om onderbrekingen of inconsistenties te voorkomen.
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Are you an eager jack-of-all-trades with a technical background and a born people manager? The Facility department of the FSMA is currently hiring a new Facility Manager. As your Director's second‑in‑command, you will bring all projects in on time and on budget, and be the first point of contact for team leaders. o welcoming visitors, managing meeting rooms, handling incoming mail, copying & binding documents, organizing events and performing various other administrative tasks (insurance management, management of a small fleet of cars, etc.); o managing the kitchen and the company dining room: the kitchen staff prepares 150 meals a day for members of the FSMA staff, organizes lunches with external parties and provides some catering for events, sometimes in coordination with external catering services. * the Hard Facility unit is in charge of the comprehensive proactive ...
Are you an eager jack-of-all-trades with a technical background and a born people manager? The Facility department of the FSMA is currently hiring a new Facility Manager. As your Director's second‑in‑command, you will bring all projects in on time and on budget, and be the first point of contact for team leaders. o welcoming visitors, managing meeting rooms, handling incoming mail, copying & binding documents, organizing events and performing various other administrative tasks (insurance management, management of a small fleet of cars, etc.); o managing the kitchen and the company dining room: the kitchen staff prepares 150 meals a day for members of the FSMA staff, organizes lunches with external parties and provides some catering for events, sometimes in coordination with external catering services. * the Hard Facility unit is in charge of the comprehensive proactive ...
The team implements transformative and strategic projects to improve the performance of Eurofins laboratories and supports operations across the Eurofins network. to the quantitative analysis of the business and operations. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. The Permanent Improvement Programmes (PIP) acts as the internal management consulting team for the Eurofins network, with the mission of building ...
The team implements transformative and strategic projects to improve the performance of Eurofins laboratories and supports operations across the Eurofins network. to the quantitative analysis of the business and operations. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. The Permanent Improvement Programmes (PIP) acts as the internal management consulting team for the Eurofins network, with the mission of building ...
3+ years of experience in financial operations and/or contract management - We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Controller to oversee our financial operations and contract management. This role combines financial responsibilities with legal oversight to ensure smooth business operations, proper revenue collection, and contractual compliance. * Knowledge of AI tools for contract analysis is a plus
3+ years of experience in financial operations and/or contract management - We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Controller to oversee our financial operations and contract management. This role combines financial responsibilities with legal oversight to ensure smooth business operations, proper revenue collection, and contractual compliance. * Knowledge of AI tools for contract analysis is a plus
The team's primary mission is to define, govern and implement programmes to ensure harmonisation, standardisation and optimisation of Eurofins companies' operations. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. The Permanent Improvement Programmes (PIP) team, based in Brussels, offers internal consulting services as part of the Eurofins Group. The Eurofins Group is looking for new talent to join their driven and diverse team ...
The team's primary mission is to define, govern and implement programmes to ensure harmonisation, standardisation and optimisation of Eurofins companies' operations. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. The Permanent Improvement Programmes (PIP) team, based in Brussels, offers internal consulting services as part of the Eurofins Group. The Eurofins Group is looking for new talent to join their driven and diverse team ...
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Je gaat na of het geleverde eindproduct correct is en binnen de opgelegde tijdspanne wordt afgewerkt. Je hebt een bachelor in Hospitality of supply chain management, of gelijkwaardig door ervaring;
Je gaat na of het geleverde eindproduct correct is en binnen de opgelegde tijdspanne wordt afgewerkt. Je hebt een bachelor in Hospitality of supply chain management, of gelijkwaardig door ervaring;
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From strategy to the deployment of our clients technological assets, we design and build robust, high-performance architectures and engaging experiences by combining cutting-edge technologies, proven methodologies, and deep technical expertise. You will take full ownership of SAP and non-SAP IT projects from initial scoping and planning through delivery, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will lead SAP-driven and non-SAP initiatives covering ERP, MES, supply chain, finance, and related enterprise and operational systems, ensuring solutions are aligned with business objectives and industrial constraints. Working closely with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, external vendors, and operations, you will ensure clear communication, realistic planning, and disciplined execution across heterogeneous system landscapes.
From strategy to the deployment of our clients technological assets, we design and build robust, high-performance architectures and engaging experiences by combining cutting-edge technologies, proven methodologies, and deep technical expertise. You will take full ownership of SAP and non-SAP IT projects from initial scoping and planning through delivery, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will lead SAP-driven and non-SAP initiatives covering ERP, MES, supply chain, finance, and related enterprise and operational systems, ensuring solutions are aligned with business objectives and industrial constraints. Working closely with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, external vendors, and operations, you will ensure clear communication, realistic planning, and disciplined execution across heterogeneous system landscapes.
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