Operational Excellence Manager

5 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom OPEX Selection (Lean Six Sigma Recruitment) Full time £62,500 - £67,500
Unlock Your Potential in a Dynamic FMCG Environment

Join a leading European FMCG manufacturer on a transformative journey towards world-class operational standards. As our Operational Resilience Manager, you will play a key role in introducing and embedding company standards to enhance plant efficiency, leading continuous operational cost reduction initiatives, and contributing to the plant's ambitious green and sustainability targets.

About the Role
  • Develop and implement operational excellence strategies to drive plant efficiency and competitiveness
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction and sustainability targets
  • Coach and train colleagues to enhance technical skills and knowledge
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to empower shop floor colleagues and drive business growth
Your Background

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, or Process Engineering, with exposure to Autonomous Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance. Your early career will have demonstrated a natural ability to engage with a range of people, coupled with strong influencing and coaching skills.

What We Offer

Be part of a site undergoing significant positive transformation with substantial investment and a clear vision for world-class standards. Develop your career within a highly dynamic and progressive FMCG environment with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Should you feel your skills and experience are suitable, please apply online. We also offer a referral bonus of £300 (in retail vouchers of your choice) if the referral leads to a successful candidate placement.



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