Operational Excellence Manager
Core
Own the company's internal improvement agenda by identifying bottlenecks and waste in sales, engineering, production, and procurement workflows, then designing and delivering end-to-end fixes.
Role type
Senior operational excellence manager (internal improvement)
Builds
Internal operational improvements, cost reductions, and process automation
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial operations
Required skills
Cross-functional workflow analysis, Lean/automation implementation, stakeholder influence, budget management, KPI tracking, project execution
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP, PRINCE2, precision manufacturing experience
Technologies
Lean, automation tools, digitalisation platforms
Responsibilities
Identify workflow bottlenecks and cost-reduction opportunities across multiple functions; Prepare feasibility studies and improvement proposals for leadership; Plan and execute initiatives from concept to implementation including vendor selection; Lead process streamlining and automation; Drive adoption of new processes across departments; Monitor initiatives against KPIs and report results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential