Operational Excellence Manager

Motivated and passionate about Continuous Improvement (CI), with a resilient character – you will be able to empower people!

Strong understanding of Excellence tools & techniques within CI & Leadership elements

Track record of operating in a Manufacturing / Supply Chain CI culture

Influencing across all levels on site and the business

Strong IT skills (e.g. MS Office)

Time Management (including Delegation)

Team Motivation/Facilitation

Effective Communication & presentation skills

Change Management / Sponsorship skills

Effective Project Management

Coaching toolkit and knowledge

Lean six sigma qualifications (green belt preferable)

Capex understanding and systems

Insights / HPB - understanding and developing behaviours

Experience of managing diversity

Commercial Awareness

Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) understanding

Black belt qualification

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, fearless, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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