Group Operational Excellence Officer

Required outputs: Functional
- Lead and manage projects aimed at improving operational processes and systems.
- Coordinate resources, manage timelines, and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.
- Analyse existing production processes to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
- Implement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management to streamline operations and reduce waste.
- Lead workshops and brainstorming sessions to gather insights and ideas for process improvements from team members and stakeholders.
- Track and evaluate the impact of implemented improvements on operational performance and adjust as necessary.
- Evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs.
- Compare current processes against industry best practices and benchmarks to identify optimization opportunities.
- Redesign processes to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and enhance efficiency.
- Identify and implement automation tools and technologies to optimize repetitive tasks and workflows.
- Develop and implement operational excellence management systems, processes, techniques & tools for customer and outbound logistics operations, in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Ongoing innovation and improvement of processes to meet customer needs and business tactic.
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for achieving operational excellence across the organization.
- Establish and maintain a framework for operational excellence that includes standards, methodologies, and tools.
- Work with various departments to align operational excellence initiatives with business objectives and ensure effective implementation.
- Allocate resources effectively to support process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Provides management reports for strategic decision making.
- Evaluate adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies.
- Prepare and present audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management.
- Analyse data and identify trends to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and maintain process control systems to ensure consistency and reliability in production.
- Develop and implement process control mechanisms to monitor and maintain process performance.
- Define and track control metrics to ensure processes remain within desired parameters.
- Identify and resolve issues or deviations in process performance through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Implement systems for ongoing monitoring and control of process variables and performance.
- Ensure that production processes comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and update internal standards and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and best practices.
- Provide training to employees on compliance requirements and standards to ensure awareness and adherence.
- Prepare for external audits and inspections by ensuring all documentation and processes are in compliance.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related field
- Six Sigma or Lean certification.
- Simulation modelling
- Advanced Data Analytics & Modelling
- (advantageous)
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations.
- Proven track-record of analysing, designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving Total Quality Management, Industrial Engineering and Operational Excellence, tools, processes and systems.
- Proven track-record in simulation software such as Simio, Anylogic, Fidelis or similar.
- In depth experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes, deadlines, and large budgets.
- Engagement with diverse, external international stakeholders in managing legislative risk.
- Experience in working across a broad spectrum of industries - from white collar to unionised environments.