Operational Excellence Manager
hace 2 días
Hereford
Operational Excellence Manager Herefordshire Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance Onsite 5 days a week Infinite are continuing to partner with a global FMCG business that specialises in a premium product, we’re looking to speak with OpEx Managers in and around Hereford with a strong lean manufacturing background. Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the IWS journey at the manufacturing site. Accountable for driving performance improvements, reducing losses and building total colleague engagement., • Performance Optimisation: Deliver breakthrough improvements in OEE, minimise downtime and ensure adherence to production schedules using lean methodologies., • Identify key losses and capability gaps to maintain site Master and 90 Day Plans., • Coaching & Engagement: Provide hands on coaching to line teams during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) to resolve issues and set priorities. Foster a culture of engagement through site values, feedback and action plans., • Technical Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic shop floor issues using structured tools like fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys., • Oversee SME certifications and next phase site accreditations. Requirements: • Sector Expertise: Strong background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments with a deep understanding of production processes., • Continuous Improvement: Proven experience in lean systems (IWS preferred, Lean Six Sigma essential)., • Core Skills: Advanced analytical skills, budget management experience and the ability to influence cross functional teams at all levels.