Aerospace Operations Excellence Leader

Smiths Interconnect; Genova; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking an Operations Excellence Leader for our Genova site. You will design and drive an overall operations excellence strategy to boost SQDC performance, mentor site leadership, and push cross-functional improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methods.

This role reports to senior leadership and partners with finance to prioritize high-impact opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in manufacturing excellence, effective communication, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Five years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in operations excellence and process improvement in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma expertise; Belt certification preferred.
• Proven track record leading large-scale improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an operations excellence strategy to improve performance (SQDC).
• Lead and mentor site leadership teams ensuring on-time, on-budget projects.
• Collaborate with finance to identify high-impact improvement opportunities.
• Oversee process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and report to site leadership.
• Foster continuous improvement culture and conduct workshops.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on trends and innovations in operational excellence.
• Prepare reports highlighting progress and opportunities.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking an Operations Excellence Leader for our Genova site. You will design and drive an overall operations excellence strategy to boost SQDC performance, mentor site leadership, and push cross-functional improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methods.

This role reports to senior leadership and partners with finance to prioritize high-impact opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in manufacturing excellence, effective communication, and the ability