Operational Excellence Leader — Lean & Six Sigma

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

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Operations Excellence Leader to drive strategic improvements across our Genova site, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, productivity and quality. You will partner with site directors and cross‑functional teams to translate objectives into actionable programs that meet strategic goals.

You will mentor leadership, lead large‑scale improvement initiatives, establish KPIs, track progress, and report results to senior management while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of related experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in operations excellence, process improvement, or a similar leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale process improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build teams with stakeholders at all level
• Contribution-motivated mindset always and ability to foster and drive change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive operations excellence strategy to significantly improve operational performance (SQDC) resulting in achieving / exceeding business objectives.
• Lead and mentor sites’ leadership teams and staff providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful project execution, on time and to planned budget.
• Collaborate with leadership including finance to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities across the organization.
• Oversee the implementation of process improvement projects, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall quality.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), to measure the success of operational excellence initiatives, to site leadership teams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices, facilitating workshops, and engaging employees at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, business management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in operational excellence to drive innovation within the organization.
• Prepare and present reports and updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities in operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

Molex is seeking an Operations Excellence Leader to drive strategic improvements across our Genova site, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, productivity and quality. You will partner with site directors and cross‑functional teams to translate objectives into actionable programs that meet strategic goals.

You will mentor leadership, lead large‑scale improvement initiatives, establish KPIs, track progress, and report results to senior management while ensuring compliance with