Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead (FI Lead) H/F/X
Core
Drive deployment and sustainability of operational excellence frameworks and lead productivity/cost optimization programs at a manufacturing site.
Role type
Senior IC operational excellence lead (manufacturing)
Builds
Operational excellence systems, productivity pipelines, and cost-saving initiatives for a pet food manufacturing site
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial engineering, continuous improvement methodologies, structured problem solving, loss elimination, data-driven decision making, project management, KPI tracking, digitalization of performance processes
Preferred skills
Coaching, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, community engagement
Technologies
Digital performance management tools, KPI tracking systems
Responsibilities
Champion safety, quality, food safety, and sustainability objectives; Lead deployment and governance of continuous improvement systems; Coach teams on continuous improvement practices; Develop multi-year pipelines for productivity and cost optimization; Facilitate loss analysis and prioritize improvement opportunities; Lead cross-functional projects for waste reduction and efficiency; Monitor progress via KPI tracking and audits; Drive digitalization of performance management processes; Participate in regional operational excellence communities