OPEX Site Lead

Your Role

The jobholder organizationally reports to Site Head. Functionally, the job holder reports to the Global Head of Operations Management and Operational Excellence.

Your Profile

• Strategy & Deployment:- Define and deploy the site OPEX strategy aligned with site and global priorities
• Lead the local, cross-functional translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps
• Project Portfolio & Governance:- Manage the full lifecycle of the OPEX project portfolio (idea to sustainability)
• Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects and initiatives
• Performance Management & KPIs:- Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
• Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines
• Capability Building & Coaching:- Train and coach employees and leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods
• Lead cross-functional and sustainable site capability-building and ownership of improvement practices
• Culture & Cross-functional Enablement:- Foster a continuous improvement mindset across all functions
• Enable cross-functional collaboration and alignment on improvement priorities

Additional Focus Areas

• OEE implementation and improvement
• De bottlenecking
• Cost of goods analysis
• Financial variance analysis
• Inventory flow improvement

Skills

• Degree in engineering, science, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing/operations, continuous improvement, and/or consulting
• Track record with state-of-the-art lean production systems (TPS, IWS, WCM, etc.)
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise
• Strong project and program management skills
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capability
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization
• Additional competencies may include experience with SAP, Minitab or similar analytical tools, CMMS awareness, and practical application of Lean tools.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is a plus (SHE and cGMP requirements)

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based bonus
• Employee Share Matching Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Offerings
• Life, Sickness and Accident insurance, and Long-term disability
• Increased Voluntary Life Insurance (employee and family) (optional)

Pay

The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $140,000 and $175,000

Schedule

Full time