Head of Operational Excellence

2 weeks ago


Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Full time

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Defines and ensures implementation of Business Excellence strategy, guidelines and procedures, acts as trusted advisor to senior management regarding Business Excellence development and leads other managers or project managers and teams of professionals or consultants.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy, we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint - join us in creating a better future for our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organisation.

How to contribute to our vision

Are you one who looks for solutions and regards a problem as an opportunity?

Do you want to be part of an industry that is striving to protect our planet from further damage?

We are now looking for a Head of Operational Excellence to join our team here at the Hull plant. The role includes, ensuring of implementation of Business Excellence strategies, guidelines and procedures. Acting as a trusted advisor to Senior management regarding Business Excellence development and leading other managers or Project managers and teams of professionals or consultants.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:
- Leading and driving forward operational efficiencies across the plant, utilizing a wide toolbox of operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies- Working in partnership with the business to embed Lean manufacturing methods and principles, eradicating waste, improving efficiency and developing shopfloor continuous improvement competencies- Acting as a change agent to the site, managing existing programmes such as action and idea management, while also developing new programmes to support Hull’s journey to world class manufacturing- Ensuring that programmes and initiatives are consistent, grounded in good documentation and policy management- Overseeing the site’s operational competency programmes, guaranteeing that our teams are fully equipped to always produce best in class wind turbine blades- Engaging with local and global engineering and innovation functions to ensure that training programmes are fit for the future- Progress Hull’s Digitalisation & Data strategies, innovating pragmatic digital solutions which enable efficiencies, good decision making and solve current and future challenges faced by the site- Developing and deploying the site’s internal communication strategy to engage Hull’s diverse teams and unite them around Our Strategy, Our Culture and Our Values- Organizing workshops and events in line with the internal communication strategy

What you need to make a difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for- The ability to take a structured, logical approach, while simultaneously working dynamically across a number of different programmes and initiatives- Significant experience utilising and implementing Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement methodology, ideally in a large manufacturing or operational environment- Excellent problem-solving skills with considerable experience of problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) and more- Pragmatic and flexible attitude to get the right outcome for the organisation coupled with a methodical approach to process and documentation- Strong customer focused approach with demonstrable first-class stakeholder management- Demonstrable leadership experience, delivering results through others- Curiosity and demonstrable experience of implementing improvement initiatives leading to commercial benefits, recording savings and measuring and reducing waste- The ability to mentor and coach others to help them raise the bar for the benefit of themselves and the business- Knowledge of current industry digital manufacturing trends, with the ability to work with experts to deploy digital solutions for stakeholders

In return of your commitment we offer you- Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.- A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy.- Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas rea


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