About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">EY Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this with a huge potential for you. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Our competency teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and assurance solutions in specialty areas, like finance, supply chain, strategic choices, risk management, cyber security and technology.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Shape the future with confidence. </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits? </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black">Manufacturers have long pursued manufacturing excellence programs to continually improve the performance of their facilities and equipment. Many of those initiatives were successful for a time, but they’ve lacked staying power. Today, most manufacturers still struggle to achieve — and sustain — higher levels of performance. And now they also have to deal with escalating digital disruption that increasingly challenges their competitiveness and ability to grow.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black">Our EY teams understand how to improve productivity for smarter, faster and more advanced manufacturing. With our EY Smart Factory methodology and our unique partnership with P&G at the foundation, we help our clients achieve operational efficiency across the organization to build a better tomorrow!</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black">EY has been rated one of the leading manufacturing consulting firms in the world, and very few organizations match the scope, scale, and ability to lead companies through a sustainable manufacturing transformation. For our growing Supply Chain and Operations practice in Belgium we are looking for a Senior Consultant – Manufacturing to strengthen our manufacturing team.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Your Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">As a Senior Consultant you support and (co-)lead project delivery teams improving our client’s business performance, in line with our Exceptional Client Service approach, while helping grow our practice outside of your client work. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will start to build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers, support bids, proposals and thought leadership.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">You will work independently as well as in teams. You will coach and support consultants and client team members, perform analyses and report finding and results. You will share your expertise with other colleagues in the manufacturing excellence team of EY Belgium, residing in the broader Supply Chain & Operations team.<br>In addition, you’ll actively establish and strengthen the relationships with our regional and global Manufacturing leadership teams and take part in our international communities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Your knowledge and experience, combined with EY’s thought leadership on the future of Manufacturing and Maintenance, will allow you to provide innovative insights for clients, adapting our service offerings, solutions, and methods to fit the operational teams and cultural needs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">You are thorough and result-oriented and work together with the client on implementing solutions. You often work in an international environment on projects with a significant impact on company results.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Your Profile </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">You have:</p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">A master’s degree in Business, Industrial or Civil Engineering, or related field with strong academic records;</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">A minimum of 3 years professional experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering sustained improvements in business performance through operational excellence programs, gained in industry and/or consulting;</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Passion for the manufacturing/production/maintenance environment and you can rely on a first experience in this field; preferably combined with sector knowledge in FMCG and/or Life Sciences.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Proven experience in managing and improving production lines</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Proven experience in running improvement projects aiming to eliminate line losses (breakdown, maintenance, …)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Proven experience in managing and coaching shopfloor teams</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Experience with delivering trainings on operational excellence to large groups (root cause analysis, data analysis, …)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Fluent language skills - written and spoken English, French and/or Dutch;</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Knowledge and deep interest in manufacturing trends like Industry 4.0, (I)IoT, AI, Smart Manufacturing, Sustainability, Cyber Security</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Strong affinity with AI and genuine interest in applying new AI trends in a professional context;</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Ideally, you’ll also have</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">A lean six sigma green or black belt and/or demonstrated experience with P&G’s IWS</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Consulting experience or acted as internal consultant in the industry</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">A preference for sustainable solution development instead of a ‘fix it when it breaks’ mentality.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Great coaching and leadership approach.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication skills & passion for winning;</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Intrinsic motivation to help establish and strengthen relationships with our clients;</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Commitment to support the development of others through coaching and counselling team members.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">Willingness to execute projects abroad with frequent on site presence.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">The capability to spot where to find new value in supply chain and manufacturing and explain it simple.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'EYInterstate Light'">What’s In It For You </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">EY Family</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Attractive remuneration package</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Mobility package</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - You’ll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you’ll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer-provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment). </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Flexible working arrangements</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Inspiring work environment</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Learning & personal growth </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">- You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Artificial Intelligence </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">– stay up to date with the latest AI trends through our extensive training opportunities and integrated AI systems. You’ll learn how to leverage AI in a smart and efficient way in your day-to-day work, while developing skills to identify, quantify and track value creation when integrating AI into client environments. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Fun</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Sustainability</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Diversity & Inclusion</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Location</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white"> - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided. </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'EYInterstate Light';color:black;background-color:white">Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. </span></em></p>