Operational Excellence Manager

Nexans USA Inc; Erembodegem; Remote; USD 79.926 - 125.599; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nexans Network Solutions (Euromold)-Erembodegem is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to structure and drive data-driven improvement programs across the accessories production site. You will lead root-cause analysis, monitor KPIs, and coordinate cross-functional teams to boost productivity, quality, and capacity utilization.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will champion Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement while supporting strategic site transformation

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, production methods, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience in data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading improvement projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in accessories production or automotive/industrial manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Structure, drive, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives focused on data-driven cost optimization, operational excellence, and root cause analysis.
• Analyse production methods, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, capacity utilisation, and overall performance.
• Lead and coordinate improvement projects to increase site competitiveness and reduce costs across manufacturing, raw materials, and logistics.
• Support daily production performance and strengthen continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to drive improvements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Nexans Network Solutions (Euromold)-Erembodegem

Full Time

Junior professional – up to 5 years

Operational Excellence Manager

Organization

• Function: Manufacturing / Operations
• Location: Nexans Erembodegem – Euromold Division
• Supervisor (N+1): Plant Manager
• Direct Reports: /

Context / Main focus Areas

• Increase site competitiveness
• Optimize excess and constrained capacity
• Reduce raw material, manufacturing, and logistics costs
• Improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Support daily production performance
• Strengthen continuous improvement culture
• Enable sustainable site transformation and growth support

Purpose

The role focuses on structuring, driving, and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives with a strong emphasis on data‑driven cost optimization, operational excellence, and root cause analysis within the accessories production site of Nexans Erembodegem.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Operational Excellence Manager will support the transformation of the site by improving competitiveness, optimising manufacturing performance, strengthening continuous improvement management, and enabling sustainable growth opportunities.

The position plays a key role in analysing production methods, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, capacity utilisation, and overall operational performance.

Areas of responsibility

Standards, Tools & Methodology

Standards (i.e. scrap rate, standard time, breakdown rate, etc…) are deployed, reinforced, harmonised, and continuously improved under the leadership of Operational Excellence Manager.

• Track opportunities for improvement
• Systematically analyse production trends and process data (including OEE, losses, deviations).
• Use video analysis and other observation tools to identify waste, non‑standard work, and safety/quality risks.
• Translate insights into prioritised improvement opportunities and structured action plans.
• Simplify, harmonise, and reinforce tools & methods
• Define and maintain a standard toolbox for performance analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement (e.g. standards for KPIs, data dashboards, root cause analysis, visual management).
• Simplify and harmonise practices across production areas so that Process Engineers work with common standards and routines.
• Ensure that standards are understood, applied consistently, and regularly updated, through coaching, training, and support to Process Engineers and line management.
• Lead and coordinate improvement projects focused on:
• Increasing site competitiveness
• Reducing manufacturing, raw material, and logistics costs
• Optimising production capacity and utilisation
• Supporting capacity resizing and balancing initiatives
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through detailed operational and financial data analysis.
• Analyse operational losses and inefficiencies to define sustainable corrective actions.
• Support productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives across all production areas.

Operational Support

• Support production operations in achieving performance targets related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to drive operational improvements.
• Provide technical and methodological expertise to management activities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure successful implementation of improvement actions.

Site Transformation & Growth Support

• Support the transformation of the site to capture future growth opportunities.
• Strengthen the site’s continuous improvement culture and operational discipline.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives related to industrial optimisation, footprint adaptation, and operational scalability.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem‑solving, and performance ownership.

Crisis Management

• Provide methodological and analytical support in case of major incidents or crises (e.g. quality issues, major breakdowns, delivery crisis) to quickly secure the situation, analyse root causes, and define robust corrective actions.
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation capabilities.
• Structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Leadership and change management.
• Operational and business acumen.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Result‑oriented and hands‑on approach.

Key Interfaces

• Industrial Operations Manager and Area Managers, Process Engineer: alignment on weekly/monthly performance, production priorities, and improvement roadmap, reinforce/harmonise/simplify daily tracking tools.
• Methods & Industrial Projects / Industrialisation: coordination on product/process industrialisation, new equipment ramp up, and standard (OEE parameters).
• Maintenance: joint work on equipment reliability, OEE improvement, and recurrent breakdown analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, production methods, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with experience in data‑driven decision making.
• Experience leading improvement projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in accessories production or automotive/industrial manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.