Director, Operational Excellence
Core
Lead the deployment and evolution of Operational Excellence strategy across a global manufacturing network to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Operational Excellence (Manufacturing)
Builds
Global Manufacturing System, continuous improvement programs, Lean practices
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Global Operations
Required skills
Operational Excellence strategy execution, Lean practices implementation, global multi-site manufacturing leadership, stakeholder influence without direct authority, program and portfolio management, executive reporting, team building and development, business acumen
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification, experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology)
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and ongoing evolution of the global Operational Excellence strategy and governance framework; Drive the Operational Excellence blueprint to accelerate delivery of sustainable business value; Oversee the development and embedment of the Cochlear Manufacturing System and continuous improvement initiatives; Establish priorities, milestones, and success measures to hold stakeholders accountable; Partner with global manufacturing leaders to align perspectives and embed standards; Identify and govern improvement opportunities delivering measurable outcomes; Lead, stabilize, and develop the Operational Excellence team; Provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and value realisation.
Seniority
Director, Senior Leadership