Operational Excellence Manager
Core
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement (CI) projects to reduce costs and optimize processes at a manufacturing site.
Role type
Operational Excellence Manager
Builds
Cost reduction initiatives, process optimizations, and a pipeline of improvement projects for a bakery and chocolate refinery.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), project management, change management, coaching, influencing, IT skills (MS Office), time management, commercial awareness.
Preferred skills
Capex systems understanding, Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM), Black Belt qualification, managing diversity.
Technologies
MS Office
Responsibilities
Prioritize and deliver specific CI projects focused on cost reduction and process optimization; facilitate and mentor teams on-site; lead Excellence training courses; coach Green and Orange belt candidates; own the annual pipeline of improvement projects; identify and lead Capex projects related to plant efficiency; drive site strategy execution.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC