Head of Continuous Improvement EMEA
Core
Lead the Continuous Improvement transformation and build a sustainable culture of operational excellence across the EMEA region for a protein snack manufacturer.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing/Operations)
Builds
Operational excellence operating system, methodologies, and capabilities across EMEA manufacturing sites and supply chain.
Domain
Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Operational Efficiency & Productivity improvements)
Required skills
Continuous Improvement strategy definition, Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Six Sigma/DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Cross-functional program leadership, Change management, People leadership (managing 3 direct reports), Performance measurement frameworks.
Preferred skills
FMCG/Food Manufacturing experience, Large-scale business transformation experience, Additional European language (French).
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work
Responsibilities
Define and deploy a common Continuous Improvement strategy and operating system; Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to execute strategic initiatives; Act as subject matter expert and internal trainer for improvement methodologies; Establish an Operational Excellence roadmap and embed best practices; Lead cross-functional improvement programs to deliver efficiency and cost reductions; Develop and maintain a Continuous Improvement performance management framework; Lead and develop a team of 3 direct reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership responsibilities