Senior Operational Excellence Manager

DSV Road GmbH; Moerdijk; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of annual leave

8% holiday allowance

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Job summary

Dsv Air & Sea SAU in Moerdijk is looking for a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to enhance the culture of continuous improvement within the organization. You will connect strategy and operations, driving local strategies aligned with global objectives.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, along with a background in Continuous Improvement. The position promises a competitive salary and ample opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean Six Sigma.
• Affinity with Lean Six Sigma; Green Belt preferred, Black Belt experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to manage and guide multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Translate global Operational Excellence programmes into local strategies.
• Initiate and deliver strategic improvement projects and cross-site initiatives.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement through training and workshops.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical Skills

Persuasive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO level)

Job description

Job Req Number: 113601

Time Type: Full Time

Senior Operational Excellence Manager at DSV in Moerdijk

You play a key role in strengthening the Operational Excellence culture within DSV Contract Logistics Netherlands.

Within our Contract Logistics Business Unit, you act as senior operational excellence manager as the connecting link between sites, corporate staff departments in the Benelux and our global OE programmes. You are a crucial player in implementing these programmes, supporting local management teams and building a culture of continuous improvement: you’re on it.

“As Senior Operational Excellence Manager, you connect strategy and operations and build a culture of continuous improvement within our Contract Logistics organisation every single day,” says Leon Borsten, Senior Manager Operations Excellence.

Responsibilities

• translating and rolling out global Operational Excellence programmes (including Xsite and Lean Six Sigma) into local strategies and site plans;


• initiating, guiding and delivering strategic improvement projects and cross site initiatives;


• embedding a culture of continuous improvement through training, workshops, coaching and identifying improvement potential (including via value stream mapping);


• implementing and maintaining operational standards within Contract Logistics, and encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices between sites;


• demonstrably improving performance through Lean Six Sigma by delivering Yellow Belt training, coaching Green Belts and executing complex Green/Black Belt projects.

Qualifications

• at least a bachelor’s degree (HBO level), preferably in logistics or business administration;


• 3–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean Six Sigma;


• affinity with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt experience is a strong plus);


• confidence in training groups and delivering presentations and experience in managing and guiding multiple projects simultaneously;


• strong analytical skills, persuasive communication and the ability to maintain oversight, also creativity in finding solutions, combined with disciplined planning;

Benefits

• a salary indication between €4,000 and €4,800, based on your knowledge and experience;


• 28 days of annual leave and 8% holiday allowance;


• ample opportunities for personal and professional development;


• the space and freedom to take initiative in an informal working environment;


• and, of course, a great team to work with.