Global Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Director
Core
Lead the design, deployment, and sustainability of a global Continuous Improvement strategy to drive productivity, cost savings, and cultural transformation across manufacturing sites and supply chain operations.
Role type
Director, Global Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Builds
Global CI roadmap, standardized methodologies (TPM, IWS, Lean, Six Sigma), and a culture of operational excellence
Domain
Food manufacturing (chocolate, nuts, pastry mixes) and global supply chain
Required skills
Global CI strategy design, TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, governance establishment, KPI definition, multi-year roadmap development, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in international manufacturing environments, capability building, cultural transformation
Technologies
TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Define and deploy Group-wide CI strategy aligned with business goals; Establish governance, standards, methodologies, and KPIs for consistent CI approach; Drive deployment of TPM/IWS, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies; Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives for measurable operational and financial results; Own the CI savings pipeline and ensure achievement of productivity and cost-saving targets; Monitor performance of CI initiatives to ensure sustainability of improvements.