Specialist, Operational Excellence

ADNOC Distribution; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Operations Excellence lead to identify improvement opportunities, design changes to processes, and deliver training on operations, safety, and quality control.

You will lead lean/process improvement workshops, coordinate with sites, and drive the continuous improvement program across the company.

Minimum requirements include a BEng, 8+ years in a continuous improvement role in oil and gas retail, and PMP or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• At least 8 years of experience in continuous improvement.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of awareness sessions on Operations excellence and internal controls.
• Lead the identification and setting standards of Operational excellence to maximise safe and reliable performance.
• Lead the assessment of Operations performance against standards to provide confidence on status.
• Present business process optimization opportunities and underlying business cases to management and executives.
• Coordinate with sites and divisions for OE communications and audits.
• Lead and facilitate lean/workshops to drive ideas and solutions.
• Develop and implement a best-in-class continuous improvement strategy.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Study and identify improvements opportunities and provide subject matter expertise to ensure the coherence and optimisation of all activities related to Operations Excellence. Design and implement changes to processes that improve results and reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Job Purpose

Study and identify improvements opportunities and provide subject matter expertise to ensure the coherence and optimisation of all activities related to Operations Excellence. Design and implement changes to processes that improve results and reduce cost and eliminate waste. Deliver process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives whilst addressing all process deficiencies through re-engineering interventions and corrective action plans. Develop and implement all technical training related to Operations including the receipt, storage, handling and delivery of aviation products, use of related equipment’s, safety and fire prevention, driving of fuelling vehicles and quality control.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the provision of awareness sessions on the role of Operations excellence and the implemented internal controls, policies and procedures to Operations employees and partners.
• Lead the Identification and setting standards of Operational excellence in order to maximise the safe and reliable performance of company Assets.
• Lead the assessment of Operations performance against standards set in order to provide confidence on the status of operations.
• Present business process optimization opportunities and underlying operations improvement business case to the operations group management and executives.
• Continuously leverage the expertise and resources of the impacted areas to support and implement the initiatives.
• Identify and communicate obstacles and challenges encountered throughout the project, and opportunities for improving or accelerating the process

Manage change through communication, documentation, and training to ensure stakeholder involvement and buy-in.

• Ensure reviewing corrective action plans developed by Operations Process Re-engineering and process owners and ensure its implementation by concerned parties.
• Identify continuous improvement activities to produce bottom line risk and savings to support the overall Operational Excellence program.
• Execute improvement activities to promote organizational changes and facilitate the culture of operational excellence in delivering the goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and facilitate lean/process improvement-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions.
• Coordinate with sites and various division for OE and sites communications and to prepare for audits.
• Work with key business stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support driving of Operational Excellence across ADD.
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy.
• Participate in developing implementing and executing the operational excellence program. Identify key opportunities and gaps in the core business and operational processes and identify improvement plans.
• Lead the development of value stream mapping to measure current performance and establish future state targets to eliminate waste, improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Own the timely delivery of initiatives and regularly reports to leadership team and the site with status of schedules and achievement of intended objectives. Technical Training
• Develop, plan, and coordinate all technical and on the field trainings and competencies development in line with Regulations Authority.
• Ensure Competence assurance and Compliance with the relevant standards such as ISO, JIG ,EI 1530 and relevant ADD HSE requirements
• Carry out mentoring and coaching and provide subject matter expertise to ensure effective problem resolution.
• Defines training needs in consultation with the Operations VP, Managers and the Talent Development of Human Resources in line with Authorities regulations for all staff specific to their job profiles and competency matrix.
• Ensures that employees are qualified and certified to perform required functions by assessing their knowledge and skills using theoretical assessment and practical assessment methods.
• Prepares and maintains Competency and Drivers’ Certificates for all staff.

Organises refresher training as needed. Reports the progress of Company trainees to the management.

• Coordinate with HCD or HSSED for safety Site specific trainings like risk management, Confined space etc.
• Provide technical knowledge and training in new or existing lean methods including that develop a highly effective visual management process, creating workflows designed to meet business objectives and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Serve as an educational resource for management by keeping them informed on legislation, trends, and other issues in the Operations Excellence.
• Oversee the delivery of Operations Group Internal technical trainings and ensure it is performed as per the approved Annual Training plan
• Deliver external and Cross functional Trainings as per request

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in continuous improvement role preferably in oil and gas retail industry Professional Certifications
• PMP or/and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification are preferred

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