Vice President Operational Excellence & QHE&S (m/f/d)

If you like change, change to us

We are an international mid sized group with appetite for innovations, approachable management, lead by objectives / targets which give the opportunity of a wide range of empowerment. We as a growth oriented market leader invite you to join us on our journey from good to great!

Primary Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Global governance & guidance for production systems and industrial manufactural engineering
• Work across all functions and divisions to support a strong delivery improvement (on time to customer request & past due)
• Improve plant efficiency by developing methods, tools, fixtures to reduce labor and improve process capability
• Own manufacturing standards and ensure the training of key personnel on these standards
• Incorporate lean manufacturing processes based on progressive and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Establish continuous improvement and global production strategies that supports the overarching manufacturing strategic plan
• Worldwide coordination and enhancement of Quality, Health, Environment & Safety standards and processes
• Provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and continue to develop and lead a world class continuous improvement organization

Education and Experience:

• Master`s Degree with an Operational or Manufacturing focus
• Long-term experience and proven track record in Automotive industry is a must have, ideally experience in other industries
• Strong people-manager with proven experience as disciplinary and functional leader in an international matrix organization
• Expert on production methods, tools and concepts such as Just-in-time, Lean/Kanban, ideally with proven certificates
• Career progression through various manufacturing roles with focus on industrial engineering and production systems
• Self-starting personality with creative drive to shape processes and structures sustainably
• Acts with a global perspective and strategic mindset
• Ability to establish stable working relationships at all levels of the organization and communicate effectively throughout
• 50% international travel requirement