Head of Operational Excellence
Core
Lead plant-wide Operational Excellence programs to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and drive cost savings in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior leadership operational excellence manager
Builds
Optimized manufacturing processes and value streams
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, value stream mapping, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, change management, financial benefit estimation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead development of plant-wide performance metrics and measurement systems; Drive visual management and data transparency; Manage continuous improvement initiatives; Assess processes to define future-state designs; Plan and execute Kaizen events; Act as a change agent for transformation initiatives; Estimate and track financial benefits of projects; Partner with site leadership on strategy and organizational design; Identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions; Lead training and development functions; Cultivate knowledge-sharing culture; Lead CSR initiatives and external stakeholder visits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership