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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, 80/20 & Business Transformation - **Company:** Gates Corporation - **Location:** Erembodegem (Aalst), Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ecf0a4a363050cb6 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree required, MBA/Master's in relevant field is preferred. 8 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience with a mid or large-size industrial manufacturing company, preferably in a business transformation or change management role, including prior single-site or preferably, multi-site operations responsibility. In-depth conceptual and practical understanding of 80/20 principles, with demonstrated experience in multi-divisional 80/20 deployment including PLM (directly or indirectly), manufacturing simplification (including manufacturing design by Quad) & Mfg. Ops leadership support, "Zero Up" P&L segmentation/resource allocation, and commercial aspects of 80/20 policy deployment. Demonstrated proficiency in business transformation utilizing 80/20 methodologies, operational excellence, or strategic program management-ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights. Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. A track record of delivering measurable business impact through process simplification and strategic focus. Fluency in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus. Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time ## Description Lead the deployment of the 80/20 methodology across EMEA business units, ensuring alignment with global corporate strategy. Drive profitable growth by identifying untapped opportunities, eliminating business complexity, and accelerating execution of strategic initiatives that strengthen market position and deliver sustainable value creation. Partner with regional leadership to identify high-value customers, products, and processes-and develop action plans to optimize them. Facilitate cross-functional workshops to drive simplification, SKU rationalization, and margin improvement initiatives. Analyze complex data sets to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks, translating insights into actionable growth strategies. Track and report on 80/20 program performance, ensuring measurable results and continuous improvement. Act as a change champion-coaching teams, overcoming resistance, and embedding 80/20 thinking into the culture. Keys to Success Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own areas and knowledge of other areas Supervisory Responsibilities None Leads others to solve complex problems; uses analytical thinking, tools and judgement to identify innovative solutions Assists upper level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor May lead teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Requirements and Preferred Skills ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Engineering for Reality: Strategy, Culture & Technology for Unpredictable Markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2095-engineering-for-reality-strategy-culture-technology-for-unpredictable-markets) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)