Global Injection Molding Operational Excellence Director

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London; Emilia-Romagna; Vor Ort; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Open Executive Search & Selection in Emilia Romagna seeks a Group Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Director, a seasoned executive with deep injection molding expertise. You will oversee global manufacturing standards, analytics, and KPI alignment across plants, driving strategic CI initiatives and standardized processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and the ability to mobilize teams across multiple countries.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in multinational industrial companies, ideally from a corporate/HQ role.
• Discrete manufacturing background with assembly, stamping/molding processes and high internal production capability.
• Skills in injection mold construction, plastic molding, ultrasonic and RF welding, advanced automation, vision inspection systems.
• Familiarity with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) complexities is a plus.
• Strong command of manufacturing analytics, KPI systems, and CI methodologies (Lean, OpEx, TPM).
• Highly analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to objectify issues, define priorities, and translate insights into executable plans.
• Hands-on, execution-focused leadership style.
• Ability to manage and influence teams across multiple plants and countries.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute global manufacturing strategy aligned with COO directives.
• Monitor and analyze core manufacturing KPIs (productivity, efficiency, scrap, OEE).
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities and drive execution plans with local teams.
• Ensure consistency of production processes, KPIs, and methodologies globally.
• Support plants in operational excellence initiatives and recovery plans across geographies.
• Deploy CI programs leveraging data analytics, process mapping, and standardized reporting.
• Drive cross-functional projects focused on quality, productivity, cost optimization, and global harmonization.
• Travel to international plants (~50% of time).

Kenntnisse

Injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

KPI systems

Cross-country leadership

Travel readiness

Automation & vision systems

SQE exposure

Tools

Ultrasonic welding

RF welding

Vision inspection systems

Automation platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Open Executive Search & Selection in Emilia Romagna seeks a Group Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Director, a seasoned executive with deep injection molding expertise. You will oversee global manufacturing standards, analytics, and KPI alignment across plants, driving strategic CI initiatives and standardized processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and the ability to mobilize teams across multiple countries.