Operational Excellence Specialist
This is an exciting time to join Haleon and help shape the future of our company. We're looking for a highly skilled Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team in Aprilia Nettunense.
About the Role
The Operational Excellence Specialist will play a critical role in executing our Continuous Improvement Plans to achieve growth and profitability objectives at the Site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and facilitate cross-functional improvement projects using Lean tools, and conduct daily/weekly performance management meetings to ensure consistent and sustained improvements.
* Rapidly create, improve, and update operational ways of working (WoW) to simplify processes, enhance efficiency, and streamline operations.
* Foster a continuous improvement culture by managing a robust performance system (HAPS) and encouraging teams to propose improvement ideas.
* Identify and eliminate all types of waste within operations processes and implement strategies to eliminate them using CI tools.
* Collect data, implement sustainable measuring processes, and report trends of the main key performance indicators (including OEE % and Yield %) to assess opportunities and track the success of execution.
* Collaborate with operations stakeholders to embed effective visual performance management boards (PDCA board) and problem-solving methodology.
* Build capabilities of workforce via LSW, SOPs, and Lean tools training: coaching teams and individuals on best practices for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate in the site implementation efforts of digital tools in support of HAPS.
* Conduct daily GEMBA walks to identify safety, quality, efficiency, and waste opportunities.
Qualifications and Skills
* Engineering Degree and/or 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment.
* Recent experience in FMCG Operations/OpEx type roles would be desirable.
* Knowledge of minimum safety and quality requirements in the FMCG sector.
* Proven experience in Operational Excellence Systems execution, such as TPM, WCM, Lean, PDCA or Six Sigma project management.
* Proven capability in operations performance improvement (e.g. OEE, waste reduction, productivity), problem-solving methodology, and creating lean, easy-to-follow work standards for operators while adhering to safety and quality requirements.
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification would be desirable.
* IT Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, OEE % data collection systems.
* Basic Project Management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to enable effective and influential internal communication, from shopfloor to Functional Manager level.
* Capable of driving cross-functional teams, operating in a data-driven manner, team working and constantly prioritizing the activities/projects.
* Ability to train personnel involved in operational areas.
* Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
* Communication: Good oral, written, and presentation skills.
* Ability to collaborate and relate to multiple Levels in the organization.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Haleon is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We strive to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.