Global Manufacturing Excellence Senior Manager
Core
Drive world-class manufacturing performance, safety, quality, and cost across global snacking and confectionery operations by leading operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior IC operational excellence manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Operational excellence frameworks, safety/quality/compliance systems, and continuous improvement culture across multiple factories
Domain
Snacking and confectionery manufacturing (FMCG)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, structured problem-solving, manufacturing KPIs, food safety systems, change management, stakeholder influence, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, experience in global matrix organizations
Technologies
Lean tools, root cause analysis, standard work, digitalisation tools
Responsibilities
Lead design and deployment of OE framework across manufacturing sites; Drive measurable improvements in OE%, cost, losses, quality, and safety; Coach factory leadership to embed continuous improvement behaviors; Partner with site/global leaders to improve end-to-end operational performance; Champion safety-first culture and ensure alignment with food safety/regulatory requirements; Lead change initiatives across multiple sites and geographies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence