Operational Excellence & CI Manager is responsible as site’s champion to drive for continuous improvement, responsible for driving factory-wide performance. This role involves implementing and optimizing the Filtrona Integrated Work Systems (IWS) framework to enhance productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence Implementation & Development
• Lead the execution of the Filtrona Operational Excellence framework across operations.
- Drive operational improvements in cost, quality, safety, and delivery.
- Align manufacturing processes with business goals and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure the implementation of reapplication management to maximize benefits.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
- Identify and implement Lean, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Six Sigma methodologies, and World-Class Manufacturing methodologies.
- Develop and implement CI strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. This involves creating a roadmap for process improvements across manufacturing operations.
- Identify the opportunity of reducing waste and resources optimization (people, machines, materials).
- Identify the opportunity of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement and reduce downtime.
- Implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
Leadership & People Development
- Develop a culture of openness and continuous improvement.
- Provide training and coaching to all teams to enhance their capabilities.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and legal regulations.
Project Management
- Lead CI projects from initiation to completion, managing timelines, resources, and budgets effectively. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business administration, Process management or Operations; and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Work experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
- Lean experience required. Fully Served in TQM techniques
- Good English Skills
- Green Belt or Black Belt training preferred.
