Global Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Director
Core
Lead the design, deployment, and sustainability of a global Continuous Improvement strategy to drive productivity, cost savings, and cultural transformation across manufacturing sites and supply chain operations.
Role type
Director, Global Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Builds
Global CI roadmap, standardized methodologies (TPM, IWS, Lean, Six Sigma), and a culture of operational excellence
Domain
Food manufacturing (chocolate, nuts, pastry mixes) and global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Global CI strategy design, TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, governance establishment, KPI definition, multi-year roadmap development, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in international manufacturing environments, capability building, cultural transformation
Technologies
TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Define and deploy Group-wide CI strategy aligned with business goals; Establish governance, standards, methodologies, and KPIs for consistent CI approach; Drive deployment of TPM/IWS, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies; Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives for measurable operational and financial results; Own the CI savings pipeline and ensure achievement of productivity and cost-saving targets; Monitor performance of CI initiatives to ensure sustainability of improvements.