Head of Manufacturing Excellence

Job summary

The Head of Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for enhancing the global competitiveness strategy within the manufacturing and warehouse network. This role focuses on identifying, standardizing, and implementing top-tier operational practices to ensure consistent performance and close competitiveness gaps across various regions and sites.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Excellence, or Plant Leadership.
• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own the competitiveness agenda across a global manufacturing and warehouse footprint.
• Identify and deploy best-in-class operational practices that drive measurable business value.
• Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the senior authority on manufacturing and logistics competitiveness, providing guidance to senior leaders.
• Utilize operational diagnostics and data-driven insights to uncover performance opportunities.
• Drive transformation programs that yield sustainable performance improvements.
• Lead specialized intervention teams to stabilize and improve underperforming operations.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align operational strategy with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Skills

• Strong analytical and results-oriented leadership.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing competitiveness, lean operations, and performance management.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Data-driven approach combined with strong business acumen.
• Experience leading high-performing teams in complex, international environments.

Education

• Engineering degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Tools

• Proficiency in operational diagnostics and manufacturing intelligence tools.