Operational Excellence Manager

The Operational Excellence Manager drives continuous improvement and maintains quality standards across the organization by deploying Lean methodologies, enhancing business processes, and supporting ISO compliance.

This role ensures consistent application of quality systems, facilitates training, leads supplier audits, and champions a culture of operational excellence and safety to achieve improved efficiency, reduced costs, and standardized work practices.

Your responsibilities :

Training & Capability Building

Defines and conducts training in Quality & Lean tools.

Process Improvement & Standardization

Initiates and facilitates business process improvements.

Proposes changes to workflow for standardized and effective procedures.

Supplier Quality & Development

Conducts supplier evaluation and development, including audits.

Lean & Quality Strategy Deployment

Develops global Quality & Lean programs aligned with strategy.

Implements approved business strategies for lean work processes.

Change Management & Culture Building

Drives change programs via workshops for managers and staff.

Promotes a culture of personal and team safety.

What you bring :

Functional Competencies

Knowledge of Quality Systems and ISO standards.

Expertise in Lean tools and continuous improvement techniques.

Experience in supplier audits and evaluations

Behavioural Competencies

Change management.

Influencing & stakeholder engagement.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Strong facilitation and training delivery skills.

Drives

Standardized and efficient business processes.

Improved lead time, reduced cost, and enhanced quality.

Effective deployment of Lean and Quality tools and strategies.

Training on Lean, Quality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer :

Competitive remuneration package on offer.

Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.

Job security in a volatile market. Since 1882, FLSmidth has operated successfully within a global environment.

Development and training within a respected global OEM company.

Access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.

Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.

Purchased annual leave options.

Paid Parental Leave

Access to a recognition and benefits platform.

Involvement with community and charity initiatives.

As an equal-opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

Please apply by clicking "apply" on this page.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will be contacted by email.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please.