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

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and quality across the organization. This role plays a pivotal part in fostering a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles. The Operations Excellence Leader will work closely with site directors and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals.

Our Team

You will join a highly skilled production division focused on designing, testing, and producing advanced aerospace systems. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared mission to deliver products that meet the highest standards of precision and reliability.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive operations excellence strategy to significantly improve operational performance (SQDC) resulting in achieving / exceeding business objectives. This includes assisting the site leadership teams in tracking existing project timelines / financials along with continuing to develop the sites project pipeline.
• 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. Examples may include but are not limited to (VSM events, Kaizen events, maturing visual daily management, project management and 6s projects)
• 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.

Who You Are (Basic 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 levels.
• 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.

Starting from 45.000 Euro, as Annual Gross Salary

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before

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