Operational Excellence Manager (Manufacturing)

An attractive Operational Excellence Manager (Manufacturing) job with managerial opportunities has just become available at a prestigious medical devices manufacturing.

About The Operational Excellence Manager (Manufacturing) Role

Reporting to the Vice President directly, you will be responsible for the coordination of operational excellence and continuous improvement of the manufacturing practices towards effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing training and coaching: You will provide training and coaching to employees to develop their skills and knowledge in operational excellence tools and techniques
• Leading cross-functional teams: You will lead cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Developing and managing metrics: You will develop and manage metrics to track performance and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards: You will ensure that manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives: You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, to optimise production processes and improve product quality
• Conducting performance analysis: You will conduct performance analysis to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans to address performance gaps
• Developing and implementing operational excellence strategies: You will develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality

To succeed in this role, you must have the ability to lead effectively and possess a keen understanding of good manufacturing practices, project management, and able to lead cross-functional teams.

Key Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organisation
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Fluent in English and Indonesian language, both spoken and written, to facilitate communication with local and international stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in the organisation
• At least five to seven years of experience in operational excellence, preferably in a manufacturing environment of Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, as well as supply chain management principles
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen
• Knowledge of quality standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations
• Certification in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence tools and techniques is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop solutions

This company is much more than medical devices manufacturing. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity and great value is placed on training and development.

If you are a progressive Operational Excellence Manager (Manufacturing) with a can-do attitude, this role is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

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