Operations Excellence Manager - Northern Europe

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across its Northern European operations. This pivotal role involves implementing IL6S principles to enhance cost, quality, and safety while nurturing a culture of excellence. You will collaborate with plant teams, provide training, and lead the charge in achieving operational goals. If you're passionate about transforming manufacturing processes and fostering a results-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced Manufacturing Leader with a focus on Lean and Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability to coach teams and drive performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead IL6S implementation across multiple plants and foster a zero-loss culture.
• Provide training and coaching to teams, guiding them through improvement cycles.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Servant Leadership

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Results-oriented

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Operations Excellence Manager - Northern Europe, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2ebc97c54f14

Job Views: 1

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

This is a key leadership role within Northern European Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Operations. The role focuses on improving Cost, Quality, Safety, Delivery, and Morale through IL6S program implementation, aiming to develop best-in-class manufacturing sites.

How you will contribute

• Apply IL6S principles, tools, and techniques to foster a zero-loss culture.
• Nurture a Lean and Continuous Improvement culture that challenges the status quo.
• Provide IL6S training and coaching to teams, guiding them through improvement cycles.
• Lead IL6S implementation across multiple plants using available resources and experience.
• Partner with plant teams for coaching, site visits, and progress tracking to meet phase deadlines and improve results.
• Coach organization levels to identify and eliminate losses.
• Drive the IL6S program through quarterly visits and regional collaboration, identifying future reapplication opportunities.
• Ensure teams utilize IL6S tools effectively to achieve results.
• Encourage performance management using balanced scorecards and coordinate KPI reviews with root-cause analysis.
• Benchmark externally to adopt best practices and new tools in collaboration with internal partners.

What you will bring

A desire to advance your career with the following experience and skills:

• Experienced Manufacturing Leader
• Experience in Lean or Continuous Improvement processes (TPM, Lean Six Sigma)
• Servant leadership and team collaboration skills
• Experience with cultural and management change processes
• Effective communication and organizational agility
• Strategic thinking and influence skills
• Ability to teach and develop talent
• Results-oriented with adaptability to ambiguity
• Experience in continuous improvement, project/engineering, production

More about this role

Position responsibilities are within a regional business model managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

No relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we take pride in our iconic brands and passionate people. Our products are produced in 52 plants across Europe by over 28,000 employees. We lead in chocolate, biscuits, gum, and candy, with brands like Cadbury, Milka, Oreo, and LU. Join us to continue leading the future of snacking globally.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.

Job Type

Regular, Process excellence, Business Capability