Global Head of Operational Excellence and Transformation

Overview

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview: The Global Head of Operational Excellence and Transformation plays a pivotal role by driving strategic transformation initiatives and special projects that enhance operational efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement across all IMI Climate Control operation locations. This is a high-impact role requiring expertise in Project execution, Change management, Process optimisation and Performance excellence within our industry. This role reports directly to the IMI Climate Control Director of Operations and is part of the Operations Key Leadership Team.

Work Environment: This is a hybrid role based in Eysins, Switzerland and with a requirement to travel frequently based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global operational transformation strategies, ensuring alignment with IMI Climate Control’s long-term vision
• Oversee large-scale process improvements, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance system reliability and sustainabilityEstablish clear KPIs, track performance improvements, and ensure data-driven decision-making supports business growth
• Lead and project manage the large or special projects within the global IMI Climate Control Operations organisation, ensuring that they are delivered on time and budget
• Produce clear and concise project scopes, specifications and standards to ensure deliverables are specific, quantifiable and deliverable
• Produce regular reports on the progress of the projects throughout their lifecycle from initiation to sign-off
• Instil and encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration to support leadership and culture building within the organisation
• Engage and collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, operations leaders and external partners to deliver impactful transformation projects
  
  

Critical Competencies For Success

• Engineering degree or equivalent with extensive experience in operational excellence and business transformation within the Manufacturing industry or technical sector
• Expertise in Project Management, Process Mapping, Value-stream analysis, Continuous Improvement, Agile methodologies and process optimisation strategies
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of implementing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• Proficiency in change management, digitalisation, and industry-specific automation technologies
• Ability to drive high-impact, global initiatives that shape the future of operational performance
• Good presentation skills – both in generation of clear progress-to-plan reports as well as presenting in person
• Proven track record of change leadership with an emphasis on delivering results and improved performance
• Strong interpersonal skills with cultural awareness
• Excellent written and spoken English. Any other European language would be an advantage
  
  

Leadership Behaviours

• Persuasive, collaborative and engaging leader who will drive positive change in a rapidly changing business environment with energy and passion
• Ability to connect with other parts of the business, while building enthusiasm and commitment to business goals and objectives
• Mature team player who has the attributes of a mentor/teacher and can develop and build a high-performance organisation
• Results-oriented with the ability to inspire trust and confidence in subordinates, multi-functional peers and senior leaders to achieve the highest standards of performance in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrable success in solving issues through collaboration across the entire value chain, identifying root causes and devising sustainable, long-term solutions
  
  

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimising our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or in part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.