Hybrid Head of Operations Excellence, North EMEA

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Lead operational excellence across multiple sites in North EMEA
  • Ensure that local site teams are supported in delivering effective performance improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with site managers and country OpEx excellence managers
  • Conduct capability assessments and implement gap closure plans
  • Coach and guide teams in the application of OpEx tools
  • Lead improvement events such as Kaizens and sprints
  • Support internal and third-party audit programs
  • Translate divisional strategies into actionable sub-regional plans
  • Oversee quality and operational performance metrics
  • Support zero-loss initiatives and best practice sharing
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent
  • Strong experience in manufacturing environments
  • Proven track record of both practical and theoretical knowledge in manufacturing
  • Knowledge of related areas such as product development and technical excellence
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent language skills, oral and written, in English as well as an additional Baltic or Nordic language.

Benefits

  • Fair recruitment in DS Smith
  • Diverse workplace

Job title

Head of Operations Excellence, North EMEA

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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