Global Operations Excellence Lead

Sbm Offshore; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Continuous Improvement leader to drive Lean initiatives across operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements in a global, multi-site environment.

You will oversee the portfolio of improvement initiatives, promote problem-solving with A3 PDCA and Kaizen, maintain the operations management system with KPIs, and coordinate local and global change programs to enhance performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or operations engineering in multinational settings.
• Hands-on Lean toolkit proficiency, leading A3 problem-solving initiatives and Kaizen workshops.
• Experience in facilitating cross-functional teams and implementing operational excellence frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and execution of continuous improvement strategies across all operations.
• Manage portfolio of improvement initiatives with robust activities control and status visibility.
• Promote problem-solving using A3 PDCA and Kaizen methods.
• Maintain and enhance the operations management system, including KPIs and routines.
• Coordinate regional/local improvement portfolios and implement global initiatives with change plans.

Skills

Lean tools

A3 PDCA

Kaizen

Cross-functional leadership

KPI tracking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

X-Matrix

KPI systems

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• You foster a culture of continuous improvement, through coordination and facilitation of continuous improvement initiatives portfolio, ensuring the effective implementation of Lean tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• You oversee the creation and execution of continuous improvement strategies across all operational areas. This involves identifying bottlenecks, optimizing processes, and driving operational excellence.
• You are responsible for overseeing the progression of the portfolio of improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with the established plan. This includes developing and maintaining robust activities control, providing clear visibility on the status of each initiative, and supporting teams in addressing issues when initiatives are not progressing as expected.
• You foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization by promoting the use of problem‑solving tools like A3 PDCA and process optimization methods such as Kaizen.
• You are also responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company’s operations management system. Such as KPI's and operational routines.
• When part of the Regional/Local organisation, in addition :
• You promote the Lessons Learned culture and ensure that the flow of capturing lessons learned from Unit incidents and events is retained, addressed, documented and integrated into operational practices. Also responsible for the Learning from Performance process application.
• You are responsible for the local coordination of the improvement portfolio of local activities and initiatives and the implementation of global initiatives. You oversee the deployment of the change management plans associated to initiatives implementation, ensuring end-user adoption and assessing its effectiveness.

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred, Black Belt is a plus) or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience

• Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or operations engineering, ideally in a global or multinational setting.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools and methodologies, including leading A3 problem-solving initiatives and workshops.
• Experience in facilitating cross-functional teams and implementing operational excellence frameworks, such as X-Matrix and KPI tracking.
• Proven track record of training teams in Lean methodologies and tools.
• Strong background in managing continuous improvement initiatives and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Experience with client satisfaction management and implementing feedback processes within operational frameworks.

Functional Competencies

Value CreationOrganization change and developmentContinuous ImprovementLearning from eventsEventsChange ManagementProject control