Operational Excellence Lead bei None

Job Title:

Operational Excellence Lead 

Job Code:

KOE75

Job Family:

Operational Excellence

Job Function:

Job Category:

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status:

E

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver site-wide Operational Excellence (OE) strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with Finance and Manufacturing to produce forecasting models, executive presentations, and performance updates.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and Six Sigma projects (DMAIC, A3, PDCA, etc.).
• Mentor and coach Green Belts and Yellow Belts; train team members on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives with demonstrable ROI; act as liaison to Finance for impact validation.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including RFP design and client-facing executive representation.
• Serve as a bridge across cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, PM) to align deliverables, scope, timelines, and client engagement.
• Support PMO activities to ensure project delivery and long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Facilitate mapping and analysis of business processes and support the development of standard work practices.
• Lead change management efforts, gaining stakeholder buy-in and driving cultural adoption of OE practices.
• Monitor and report on key metrics across functional teams to drive accountability and performance improvements.
• Coordinate with sister organizations to align on current book of business and strategic opportunities.

DISCLAIMER

May perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Extensive experience in facilitating Kaizen events and coaching delivery of improvement projects
• Change management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders across a variety of professions, countries, languages, and chemical industry aptitudes
• In-depth knowledge of chemical manufacturing best practices, industry norms, and current market trends
• Ability to produce and present executive level presentations, operational executive summaries, and business updates/guides for executives and board members

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.