Operational Excellence Manager

To support the leadership in embedding Operational Excellence and promote continuous improvement. Leading, coordinating and delivering projects with the aim to drive productivity and reduce costs.

Client Details

The client is a leading 3PL provider based in Oxford.

Description

The key responsibilities of the successful Operational Excellence Manager will include:

• Leading and delivering improvements to improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery, as well as people capability.
• Delivering tangible and validated financial savings across the operation.
• Sharing and learning of best practice within the contract and the wider business.
• Acting as mentors and coaches for their peers & hi potential colleagues, and ensuring there is a strong pipeline of succession.
• Supporting and coaching Team Leaders and Ops Managers in best practice to promote operational excellence.

Profile

The successful Operational Excellence Manager will have the following attributes:

• Track record of delivering Operational Excellence and driving efficiences with tangible results.
• Experience of delivering operational improvements leading to increased productivity.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring in the delivery of Operational Excellence.
• Influencing skills at all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Live within commutable distance of Oxford.

Desirable:

• Experience of delivering Operational Excellence across different industries.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified.
• Experience of working with and implementing digital capabilities (particularly RPA, Automation, co-bots and data science technologies).

Job Offer

A competitive salary is on offer for the successful Operational Excellence Manager.