Business Excellence Lead

Bosch Homecomfort; Vacarisses; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to support the General Manager in strategic planning, prioritization, and alignment across the plant, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people development.

You will prepare executive reports, lead AI-driven KPI analysis, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage budgets, and promote governance and accountability within a Business Excellence framework. This full-time, on-site role is based in Spain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing/operations/industrial environments.
• Project Management experience highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present executive reports, business reviews, and key communications while monitoring budgets and performance.
• Drive operational excellence through AI-driven KPI analysis and process optimization.
• Foster governance, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to align with business objectives.
• Coordinate strategic projects, cross-functional initiatives, and management processes for effective execution.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

AI-Driven Insights

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Executive Support

Influencing Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management certification

Job description

Mission

The Operational Excellence Engineer act as the primary support to the General Manager in strategic planning, prioritization, decision-making, resource allocation, and organizational coordination. Facilitates communication and alignment across the organization, supports decision-making through data-driven analysis, and contributes to achieving the plant's objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people development

Responsibilities

Prepare and present executive reports, business reviews, and key communications while monitoring budgets, project portfolios, and operational performance.

Drive operational excellence through AI-driven KPI analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and proactive risk mitigation.

Foster effective internal and external stakeholder communication, ensure governance and compliance, and promote a culture of operational excellence and accountability.

Coordinate meetings scheme, strategic projects, cross-functional initiatives, and management processes, ensuring effective execution and alignment with business objectives.

People Management:

No direct people management required. The position will coordinate cross-functional teams and project activities when necessary.

Budget Management:

Yes

Education / Training

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Specialization or demonstrated knowledge in Industrial Organization, Operations Management or Business Management will be highly valued. Project Management certification is considered an advantage.

Professional Experience

5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, operational excellence, industrial engineering, project management, or related industrial environments. Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional projects, supporting senior leadership, analyzing operational performance, and driving continuous improvement and business decision-making processes.

• Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement & AI-Driven Operational Insights
• Strategic Planning, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision Making & Business Acumen
• Communication, Stakeholder Management, Executive Support & Influencing Skills
• Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving & Results Orientation

Dedication

Full-time position/Permanent. Integrated within the Business Excellence function, with direct reporting to the General Manager, acting as a key contributor to the management, coordination, and optimization of plant operations and strategic initiatives.