Director Group Operations Excellence & Transformation (f/m/d)

delfortgroup AG; Möckmühl; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development possibilities

Attractive working time schemes

Fringe benefits

Job summary

delfortgroup AG in Germany is seeking an experienced leader to drive international Operational Excellence across all production sites. You will develop group-wide Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies, identify site optimization initiatives, and manage CAPEX and strategic investments to boost productivity, quality, and plant performance.

You will standardize KPI frameworks, benchmark manufacturing performance, and guide site integrations, coaching cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in an international industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience managing complex multi-site transformation and investment projects.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder and change management abilities.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on implementation approach.
• Business-fluent German and English, willingness to travel internationally (≈50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive international Operational Excellence programs across all production sites.
• Develop and implement a group-wide Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategy.
• Identify and execute site optimization initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and plant performance.
• Manage CAPEX and strategic investment projects.
• Establish and standardize KPI frameworks and shopfloor management practices.
• Conduct manufacturing benchmarking and share best practices between sites.
• Lead workstreams during site integrations, acquisitions, and post-merger projects.
• Coach local plant management and cross-functional teams in improvement initiatives.
• Build and implement a group-wide project management framework and governance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and HR to deliver sustainable business impact.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder management

Change management

Multi-site programs

Leadership

Travel 50%

German & English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Lead and drive international Operational Excellence programs across all production sites.
• Develop and implement a group-wide Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategy.
• Identify and execute site optimization initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Manage and oversee CAPEX and strategic investment projects.
• Establish and standardize KPI frameworks, performance management systems, and shopfloor management practices across the organization.
• Conduct manufacturing benchmarking activities and facilitate best-practice sharing between sites.
• Lead operational workstreams during site integrations, acquisitions, and post-merger integration projects.
• Coach and support local plant management teams and cross-functional project teams in implementing improvement initiatives.
• Build and implement a group-wide project management framework and governance model.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and HR stakeholders to deliver sustainable business impact

Your skills

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in an international industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong experience managing complex, multi-site transformation and investment projects.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to implementation.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 50%).

We offer

• Training and development possibilities
• Attractive working time schemes
• Variety of fringe benefits

We have exciting plans for our future and offer fascinating areas of responsibility at an international successful group of companies.