Operational Excellence Leader

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Lean Deployment

• Own and lead the plant Continuous Improvement roadmap, aligned with Group Operational Excellence priorities.

• Deploy Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (VSM, standard work, problem solving, kaizen events, flow optimization, takt time alignment).

• Identify process losses and improvement opportunities across production, logistics, and support functions.

• Ensure standardization and sustainability of improvements through visual management, standard work, and audits.

Maintenance Excellence & Reliability

• Drive Maintenance Excellence initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle cost.

• Implement and mature TPM pillars (autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement).

• Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance discipline and breakdown analysis (RCFA).

• Develop and optimize spare parts strategies to balance uptime and working capital.

• Support OEE improvement through structured downtime and loss analysis.

Cost Reduction & Performance Improvement

• Identify, prioritize, and execute cost reduction initiatives with clear business cases and quantified benefits.

• Address key cost drivers including labor productivity, scrap and material waste, rework, downtime, and energy consumption.

• Track savings realization and ensure benefits are embedded into operating standards.

Performance Management & Capability Building

• Establish and sustain performance management routines (daily, weekly, and monthly reviews).

• Define and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

• Coach and develop shopfloor leaders and cross-functional teams in CI and problem-solving capabilities.

• Promote ownership, accountability, and data-driven decision making at all levels.

Cross-Functional & Corporate Interface

• Act as a key business partner to Production, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks and stabilize processes.

• Serve as the primary plant interface with the Corporate Operational Excellence function.

• Ensure deployment, compliance, and reporting of Group standards, tools, and methodologies.

• Share best practices and benchmark results within the Group OpEx network.

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated results in Lean / Continuous Improvement roles.

• Strong hands-on exposure to Maintenance Excellence, TPM, and reliability improvement practices.

• Proven ability to lead structured improvement programs with measurable financial and operational impact.

• Solid analytical capability: losses analysis, OEE and downtime drivers, efficiency modeling, cost and productivity metrics.

• Experience in KPI definition, tracking, and performance review systems.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Structured, disciplined, and results-oriented mindset with a strong “go-and-see” (Gemba) approach.

• Effective communication skills, capable of translating data into clear operational actions.

Education & Language

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field preferred).

• Lean / CI certifications (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM, or equivalent) are an advantage.

• Fluent English (written and spoken)