Hybrid Operational Excellence Leader (M/F/T) chez Flowserve

Role summary:

Flowserve is looking for a regional Operational Excellence Leader (M/F/T) based in the Ettlingen site. In this role you will be responsible for coordinating continuous improvement processes across 5 European sites (3 Germany, 1 Austria, 1 United Kingdom), driving results and spearheading change management activities. You will be reporting into the Manufacturing Director.

Your tasks:

• Identify and Implement Process Improvements: Analyze and improve processes across various functions within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Department, such as Warehouse & Logistics, Internal Machining, Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing Methodology.

• Project Management: Lead and manage cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing operations and improving process efficiency.

• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance metrics and dashboards to monitor operational performance and make necessary adjustments.

• Training and Guidance: Provide training and support to teams on new processes and improvement opportunities. Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the main processes within the department.

• Change Management: Facilitate change management initiatives to support operational and company-wide improvements.

• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and operational standards.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience

• Proven related working operational experience (At least 10 years)

• Experience in leading in a matrix environment

• Experience in Planning and/or Project Management

• Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 50% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English

• Capability and experience to work with local and remote resources, merging people from different locations as needed to close complex projects in due time

• Ability to lead, coach, mentor and work effectively across functions whilst leading in a matrix environment.

• Ability to lead, coach & mentor employees across the various businesses at all levels

• Exposure to financial measurements and accounting principles in a manufacturing environment

• Strong team player with high energy

• Knowledgeable of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• A drive and desire to succeed

We offer:

• Interesting and varied tasks in an international and innovative company.

• A family-friendly company with a flexible working time system in line with the metal and electrical industry pay scale and 30 days' holiday

• Holiday and Christmas bonuses and the option of a company pension scheme.

• A medium-sized company, embedded in an international group of companies.

• Good transport links.

• Internal and external training opportunities and language courses.

• Extensive familiarization with our procedures and processes.