Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Steering Committee, the Head of Performance will drive high performance through Performance 360 (Quality, Cost, Safety, Delivery and Engagement) by leading and maintaining:
* OPEX management system (processes, tools, capabilities) embedding through all levels of the organization to drive daily continuous improvement.
* Process optimizations
* Site Digital Transformation roadmap & solutions
* Project management (Site projects and project management office - PMO)
* Site level Product Portfolio Management
* Leading cross-functional teams and influencing at all organizational levels to develop the required mindsets, motivating stakeholders and the organization to act with urgency.
Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
* Working in close collaboration with the General Manager to drive the building of the OPEX management system, ensuring its consistency with the corporate & SPI strategic priorities & objectives.
* Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to promote internal communication on the Project, Digital, Data, and performance improvement plans.
* Ensuring Performance 360 is embedded across the site (Quality, Cost Delivery, Safety & Engagement).
* Embedding Portfolio planning and management, program and project management processes across the organization to ensure that the right projects are being executed efficiently in line with strategic priorities.
* Working with the senior team and key stakeholders to develop and execute the Digital transformation roadmap in line with corporate & SPI strategic priorities.
* Developing Data Analytics capability on site to explore and analyze data to derive meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
* Being the owner of KPIs and Operational Excellence onsite.
* Being part of the TQM on site (through CAPA management, RCPS analysis, and Risk Assessments as required).
* As a Senior Leadership team member, contributing to the optimization of the site.
* Maintaining positive relationships within your department and all its internal and external partners.
* Compiling budgetary requirements and maintaining compliance to agreed budgets.
* Developing the expertise (methods, tools, and mindsets) of staff on site.
Essential Requirements:
The candidate must have a degree in an Engineering or scientific discipline and 10+ years experience in project management or a business improvement program in a manufacturing environment.
A skilled OpEx practitioner and transformation leader, a cross-disciplinary thinker with a positive personality and an uncompromising drive to transform and improve operations.
Lean 6-Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment and the ability to identify, develop & lead performance improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of all PMO (Portfolio planning and management, project management) processes.
Expertise in change management.
The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills, the ability to identify, develop & lead performance improvement programs, and a proven track record of multi-tasking and prioritizing successfully.
Good communication & people management skills, the ability to liaise with people at all levels in the organization, self-motivation, and strong collaboration skills are essential.
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