We're Hiring: Global Operational Excellence Head – LEAN ManufacturingBe the Change Agent. Drive LEAN Globally. Build a Culture of Excellence.This is not just a role , it’s a movement . You’ll be the Operational Excellence Facilitator at your site, reporting to your local GM with a global dotted line to our VP of Operational Excellence . You’ll lead LEAN implementation, coach teams, and co-create our global Centre of Excellence.✅ What You’ll Do:Be the OpEx face at your site — drive the adoption of LEAN culture, tools & behaviorsLead Kaizen events , conduct training, and coach teams on 5S, VSM, PDCA, and moreAudit and monitor performance against OpEx goalsCollaborate with global sites to share best practicesSupport new hire onboarding and build a training ecosystemCo-create our global Centre of Operational ExcellenceWhat You Bring:15+ years of hands-on LEAN manufacturing experienceReal-world application of 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement toolsStrong communication, coaching & training skills — you’re a people influencerFluency in English – written & spokenExperience in footwear? Bonus. Experience driving change? Must.Comfortable with MS Office + data-driven improvement trackingReady to travel globally (15–25%) — you're not tied to one desk or one plantEducation vs Experience?We value practical, hands-on success stories more than just degrees. An engineering background is cool, but your LEAN impact is what will stand out.Location: Vellore, TNReports to: Local GM + dotted line to VP, Operational ExcellenceTravel: Yes, 15–25%, globallyApply now or DM us to learn more!#Hiring #LeanManufacturing #OperationalExcellence #Kaizen #5S #SixSigma #GlobalManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #LeanChampion #CenterOfExcellence
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Director Operational Excellence