Who are we? Discover Saur! Saur, a specialist in water
and essential services, supports local authorities and industrial
clients in the sustainable management of water resources. With over
12,000 employees, 20 million customers served and a presence in
more than 20 countries, the Group works every day towards a common
goal: ? to restore water to the value it deserves. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
LIFE AT SAUR The role of the Operational Excellence Engineer is to
help BUs improve their operational performance through:
Implementation of best practices and standards, in particular in
relation to field performance, Digital and data-related
initiatives, Change management, Development of a continuous
improvement culture. Under the authority of the Operational
Excellence director, he/she leads projects for different business
units and performs technical tasks (data analysis, AI development,
method development). Her/his main missions are : Lead projects for
different business units with a thorough methodology, Field
performance: Define and review KPIs related to efficiency,
performance and non-quality costs. Define standard procedures to
guarantee best efficiency. Identify best practices, thanks to a
strong presence on the field. Ensure best practices and standard
procedures are applied. Set up routines dedicated to performance.
Digital : Identify opportunities where digital solutions can
improve operation efficiency. Set up specifications for the
development of new tools. Propose strategies for development and
implementation. Act as a bridge between operational teams, IT and
digital partners. Continuous improvement : Identify anomalies,
initiate root cause analyses and define corrective actions. Conduct
fine data analysis to pinpoint root cause or weaknesses in the
organization or procedures. Conduct performance benchmark to
identify areas of improvement. Promote the identification and




promotion of good practices (scheduling, intervention, general
management, process). Build an open and collaborative culture of
continuous improvement and excellence within SAUR group.
Participate in the creation of digital group dashboards. YOUR
PROFILE Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Good
knowledge of Lean methods, Operational Excellence or Continuous
Improvement. Proficiency in IT tools, artificial intelligence tools
and data analysis (Power BI; knowledge of Python would be an
advantage). Open-mindedness, rigour and organisational skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Very good communication skills with operational and technical
stakeholders, with ease in multicultural environments. Experience
gained in a sector with high standards regarding quality, safety or
procedures. Experience in water services, drinking water production
or the water industry would be an advantage. Fluency in English
(spoken and written). FURTHER INFORMATION International travel may
be required YOUR SALARY AND BENEFITS AT SAUR You will join the Saur
Group without any probationary period. Your fixed remuneration will
consist of a basic salary of between 40,000 euros and 52,000 euros
depending on your profile, paid over 14 months The target bonus is
10% acording to company policy, individual objectives, pro-rata to
the accrual etc You will, of course, be entitled to 22 days’ paid
annual leave Joining Saur means joining a Group that offers
excellent and attractive career development opportunities. The
#missionwater is waiting for you! OUR COMMITMENT As a committed
employer, the Saur Group promotes diversity and considers all
applications on the basis of equal merit. Saur also places great
importance on ethics, putting integrity and transparency at the
heart of its activities. Join us to help create a working
environment where ethical principles guide every decision and
action.

📌 Operational Excellence Engineer (F/M/X) - Madrid(Spain)
🏢 Saur EUROPE
📍 Madrid