Regional Operations Excellence Manager EMEA

Arkema; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the adhesive sector is seeking a Regional Operations Excellence Manager EMEA to enhance manufacturing performance and drive operational excellence. This role involves developing strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and collaborating with corporate functions to optimize processes and improve product quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational transformation and a background in chemical engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OPEX related transformation.
• Proven project management and strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Drive manufacturing performance and productivity improvements.
• Build and execute the operational excellence roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement opportunities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Decision Making

Team Facilitation

Formation

Chemical Engineering Degree

Description du poste

Bostik, an adhesive segment of the Arkema group, is looking for its future Regional Operations Excellence Manager EMEA for its Head Office in Colombes (92). Reporting directly to the Bostik operational excellence director, you will support top line growth by continuously improving customer satisfaction at the right cost level by producing better products, processes & services faster and cheaper in observance of the highest safety standards.

Your future responsibilities :

Drive Manufacturing Performance and Productivity

• Key Metrics Focus : Deliver improvements across :

o OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) : Enhance availability, performance, and quality.

o Plant Reliability : Implement proactive strategies to minimize downtime and failures.

o Cost per Ton (€ / t) : Optimize costs by eliminating inefficiencies and leveraging best practices.

Build and Execute the Operational Excellence Roadmap

• Design a clear roadmap that defines key priorities and strategic actions for the region.
• Roll out core improvement programs, such as :

o OEE and Reliability Programs : Target specific bottlenecks to boost equipment performance.

o Smart Leverage operational excellence basics such as daily performance reviews, visual KPIs, problem solving, and 5S) to engage people in continuous improvement.

Identify, Prioritize, and Execute Improvement Opportunities

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities by analyzing data and conducting site assessments.
• Prioritize initiatives based on their potential impact and feasibility.
• Ensure effective execution by leading cross-functional teams and leveraging the Green Belt / Black Belt community.

Enhance Quality Through Product and Process Modelling (PPM)

• Develop and Implement PPM Practices : Establish frameworks for Product and Process Modelling to improve manufacturing consistency, predictability, and scalability.
• Standardization : Use PPM to harmonize processes and product specifications across plants.
• Simulation and Optimization : Leverage PPM tools to simulate processes, identify inefficiencies, and optimize workflows.

Animate and Lead the Regional Operational Excellence Community

• Leadership : Act as the central figure driving collaboration and innovation within the regional operational excellence network.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and success stories across plants in the region.
• Organize regular forums, workshops, and training sessions to sustain engagement and momentum.

Represent Bostik Operational Excellence in Regional and Corporate Arenas

• Serve as the regional representative for Bostik’s operational excellence initiatives within Arkema corporate teams.
• Align Bostik's objectives and strategies with Arkema's overarching vision.
• Advocate for the region’s needs and successes while sharing insights from corporate initiatives back to the regional teams.

Collaborate with the Bostik Operational Excellence Community

• Actively participate in Bostik’s global operational excellence community, contributing regional insights and perspectives.
• Share feedback, results, and innovation ideas with global peers to drive continuous improvement at a company-wide level.

The profile we're looking for :

You have a demonstrated ability to articulate an appropriate vision and translate that into effective strategy initiatives and operational plans.

You got 5+ years’ experience in handling substantial OPEX related transformation and change management projects.

You have proven project management skills, strong analytical skills and numerical understanding, leadership, multitasking and decision making skills in line with Arkema values.

You are fluent English and ability to effectively communicate and evolve in an international environment

Shared leadership and multi-functional team collaboration skills should be manifested

You have team facilitation competencies (listening, idea generation, constructively challenging, influencing / secure buy-in)

You have capability of working in a matrix organization (link with corporate functions)

You have preferred Chemical engineering degree or strong experience in chemical field and processes.