Manufacturing Excellence Manager (Lean Manufacturing)

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation and transformation? Do you have a proven track record in Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Lean methodologies, and Supply Chain management? If so, I invite you to join this dynamic team as the Open+ Manager!!

Please kindly forward you suitable CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply here.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Director and has growth planning in place.

Responsibilities

OWN THE OPEN+ DEPLOYMENT:

Lead the deployment of OPEN+ according to the defined regional/cluster OPEN+ strategy to ignite people capabilities, achieve a step change in performance, and drive innovation.
Ensure coordinated and collaborative OPEN+ deployment in the affiliate to increase engagement and ownership.
Own the End-to-End Supply Chain and digital OPEN+ journey according to phase progression.
Develop and implement internal communication strategies in line with Company's objectives.

Day To Day Responsibilities

Safety & Sustainability:

Ensure full compliance with local legislation and company policies.
Foster a culture of safety and sustainability within the team.
Implement OPEN+ tools and engage teams in Sustainability programs.

Quality

Align the affiliate's operating standards with global solutions.
Promote knowledge sharing on continuous improvement tools and methods.
Ensure standards are in line with global practices.

Delivery

Own the OPEN+ implementation and deployment to establish an integrated operating system.
Contribute to the development of the region/cluster OPEN+ Strategy.
Ensure accountability, governance, and alignment with global standards.
Develop the affiliate's strategy and roadmap for continuous improvement.

Budget

Review and adjust affiliate plans to increase people engagement, innovation, and agility.
Recognize, share, and adopt company standard methodologies.

Morale

Establish a robust OPEN+ organization structure and career path.
Develop a talent pipeline to support continuous improvement efforts.
Drive the OPEN+ culture within the organization.

Internal Communication

Develop internal communications strategies aligned with company values.
Supervise and lead the internal communication community for effective communication.

Qualifications

University bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, plus expertise in QA/LEAN, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related areas.
Proven track record of leadership in FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
Proficiency in critical metric tracking, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Maintenance Process, and Process improvement.
Exceptional communication and adept problem-solving abilities.

What They Offer

Competitive Compensation: Your expertise in Continuous Improvement is highly valued.
Empowerment: Lead their manufacturing operations on the path to excellence.
Pioneering Practices: Implement and enhance sophisticated methodologies for exceptional results.
Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals in an inclusive work environment.
Ongoing Advancement: Develop your career while driving innovation and transformation.
Impactful Role: Orchestrate transformative change with tangible, real-world implications.

Desired Skills