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
• 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
• Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
• Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines
• 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
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset across all functions
• Enable cross-functional collaboration and alignment on improvement priorities

Main Tasks

• Define and align the site improvement program with the leadership team
• Identify, assess, and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead strategic cross-functional improvement projects
• Deploy standard improvement methods and governance routines
• Ensure sustainability and ownership of implemented improvements
• Provide fact-based analysis and recommendations to site leadership
• Drive KPI implementation and review routines
• Lead or facilitate value stream mapping and root cause problem solving
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across operations and support functions

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