Description:
Purpose: Ensure continuous improvement (CI) is delivered through a single, rigorous framework that produces provable, measurable outcomes and scalable standardisation across sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regional and Global Representation RepresentIMA in regional and global conversations; advocate for local needs and operational nuances when new operations excellence initiatives are designed and approved.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Initiative Fit Work with area, regional and global stakeholders to review, refine, and adapt rollouts so initiatives are fit for purpose and feasible for local facilities.
- Capability Building for Industrial Engineering Teams Design and deliver tools, training, and coaching to equip on-site industrial engineers with the methods and skill sets needed to execute CI effectively.
- Standard CI Framework Ownership Define, maintain, and enforce a standard CI framework that requires a clear problem statement, root-cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and measurable success criteria.
- Governance and Compliance Ensure industrial engineers and local teams apply the agreed standards; run audits, reviews, and governance checkpoints to maintain consistency and quality.
- Scale Improvements with Technology Identify and prioritise opportunities for large-scale process improvements leveraging automation and technology, including AI, robotics, and digital analytics. Classification: Internal
- Standardisation Implementation Partner with local operations to implement and sustain standardised processes, work instructions, and performance metrics across sites.
- Change Management and Adoption Lead change management efforts to secure buy-in, measure adoption, and remove barriers to sustained improvement.
Required Experience And Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Technical Skills: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent; experience with CI methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, DMAIC); familiarity with automation, AI use cases, and digital transformation in operations.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven track record influencing regional and global stakeholders and translating strategy into operational plans.
- Language and Travel: Strong communication skills; willingness to travel regularly across the region.