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.