Site CI & Operational Excellence Leader (Onsite)

Kerry Group; Glamsbjerg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Glamsbjerg, Denmark, is seeking a CI Manager to lead site-wide Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Automation and digital transformation. You will drive breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance through structured programmes and data analytics.

The role is onsite five days a week, reporting to the Site Leadership Team, and requires experience in complex manufacturing with a Lean/Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and TPM certification are a plus.
• Experience leading Operational Excellence, Lean, CI or Transformation programmes.
• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 1KPS and loss elimination programmes.
• Own the site transformation roadmap and CI portfolio.
• Lead Industry 4.0, digitalisation and smart factory initiatives.
• Drive data-led decision making through KPI governance and analytics.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events and root cause programmes.
• Build capability through coaching leaders, supervisors and operators.
• Develop a network of CI champions across the site.
• Deliver productivity, OEE, waste and cost reduction improvements.
• Support capital projects and business case development.
• Benchmark against world-class manufacturing practices.
• Lead change management for major organisational and operational changes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

CI Transformation

Power BI

Data Analytics

Industry 4.0

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

OEE

Change Management

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Kerry Group in Glamsbjerg, Denmark, is seeking a CI Manager to lead site-wide Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Automation and digital transformation. You will drive breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance through structured programmes and data analytics.

The role is onsite five days a week, reporting to the Site Leadership Team, and requires experience in complex manufacturing with a Lean/Six Sigma background.