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Director, Operational Excellence

Min Experience

10 years

Location

Otsu, Japan

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Plant of the Future Framework: Lead the PoF annual diagnostic and implementation plan following the framework – bootcamp, data collection and data analysis, resources allocation, timelines, stakeholders' management, KPIs and impacts, training and coaching for the local team, communication, and project management routines. Lead the design and implementation phases by prioritizing the use cases and digital solutions to improve site performance. Ensure the sustainability of the PoF delivering a multiyear plan for the Plant and track the progress through the PMO process. Business Plan: Align the local operational plans with the CPS Transformation Strategy, while anticipating plant specifics opportunities and trends to facilitate long-term strategy supported by the 3-year Transformation Roadmap. Performance Improvement: Analyse data and trends to identify areas for improvement at every level of the Plant and all functions. Facilitate target setting aligned to CPS goals, tracking and report on key performance indicators (Tier 1, 2 and 3) ensure optimal site performance. Develop and implement action plans to address these opportunities in collaboration with the functional areas. Program Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple related initiatives under a Plant of the Future (PoF) Framework, OE and Strategic Projects to achieve Plant Transformation goals. Responsible for orchestrating, facilitating, coordinating, and streamlining the management of various projects and programs. Establishes best practices, provides support, improves communication, and ultimately drives better decision-making for project teams and stakeholders. Identifies, assesses, and manages risks across all projects. Report progress, deliverables and impacts in global PMO sessions. Digital Operation System: Drive standardization by implementing and adopting the standard core modules as part of the DOS. Operational Excellence Basics: Lead Kaizen workshops applying OE tools, such as value stream mapping, visual management, 6S, SMED and material and process flow to maximize process efficiency and delivery productivity. Capability Building & OE Culture: Train, coach, and mentor local leadership and front-line leaders, and employees at all levels on operational excellence tools and culture. Cultivate an operational excellence culture by promoting best practices, fostering employee engagement, and recognizing achievements within the Plant.

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Skills

Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Data Analytics
Lean / Six Sigma
Project Management and Agile
Customer Focus
Capability Building
Communication and Influencing Skills
Change Management