Your tasks
Ø Developing, communicating, and implementing a site-specific Operational Excellence strategy in line with Kelvion’s objectives
Ø Leading and sustainably embedding Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives within production
Ø Implementing OPX principles and methods such as Shopfloor Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Visual Management, and maturity assessments in accordance with the global Kelvion Manufacturing Excellence Standards
Ø Identifying, prioritising, and managing improvement initiatives to achieve measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery performance, and productivity
Ø Organising and facilitating Kaizen workshops as well as structured problem-solving formats, such as Ishikawa, 5-Why, and A3
Ø Analysing and optimising value streams, processes, and lead times, as well as identifying and eliminating waste, variation, and bottlenecks
Ø Developing, tracking, and reporting KPIs to measure OPX effectiveness, including ROI and cost savings from improvement projects
Ø Coaching and training managers, supervisors, and employees, as well as working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
Your qualifications
Ø Completed degree in Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Operations, or a comparable qualification
Ø At least 10 years of professional experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence in a manufacturing environment
Ø Proven experience in leading CI projects and delivering measurable operational improvements
Ø Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and the relevant methods and tools
Ø Experience in KPI development, data analysis, and performance tracking
Ø Lean certification, for example Lean Six Sigma, desirable
Ø Strong skills in Lean Leadership, Change Management, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration
Ø Excellent communication and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to sustainably drive change without direct authority
At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.
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