Operational Excellence Manager (m / f / d)

Mars Confectionery Supply; Viersen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming its manufacturing sites into benchmarks of performance. As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will lead the deployment of Lean principles and champion digital transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to cultivate a learning culture, coach leaders, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment. With a competitive salary and benefits package, you will be part of a purpose-driven team striving to build a better tomorrow.

Leistungen

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

Diverse and talented associates

Access to Mars University

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in driving operational excellence in FMCG.
• Hands-on experience in Lean implementation and facilitation.

Aufgaben

• Lead improvements in financial results through Lean Operating System.
• Drive Digital Transformation to unlock productivity and innovation.

Kenntnisse

Lean Implementation

Operational Risk Management

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Coaching

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Alteryx

Jobbeschreibung

Come and join our Mars team at our Chocolate Factory Site in Viersen (near Düsseldorf)!

At Mars, we are on a mission to transform our manufacturing sites into global benchmarks of performance, powered by Lean principles, digital innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead the deployment and advancement of our Lean Operating System, champion the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) framework, and accelerate the site's digital transformation journey.

Your Key Responsibilities will be:

1. Lead year-over-year improvements in financial results and KPIs through the implementation and continuous evolution of a sustainable Lean Operating System.
2. Drive the Digital Transformation agenda across the site to unlock productivity and innovation.
3. Oversee the readiness, implementation, and maturity of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) model in close collaboration with site and network teams.
4. Cultivate a learning culture based on standardized work, strategy deployment, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
5. Coach and develop leaders and associates to thrive in a Lean operating environment using proven tools and methodologies.
6. Lead the Site Training team to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and to build functional capabilities across all organizational levels.
7. Train and coach associates at all levels in Lean principles, tools, and metrics.
8. Partner with Technical and Reliability Leaders to integrate TPM activities into the Lean Operating System.
9. Champion and deliver digital transformation initiatives that improve operations.
10. Collaborate with the Regional Training Manager to ensure robust training standards and tools are in place.

What We're Looking For:

• Significant professional experience driving operational excellence in the FMCG industry.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in Lean implementation and facilitation.
• Strong practical knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing change in complex business environments.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• Ideally fluent in German and English.

What Can You Expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process for applicants with disabilities. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such assistance.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Computer Science, Operational Risk Management, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Process Improvement, Pricing, Customer Support, Alteryx, Kaizen, Project Management Lifecycle

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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