ISCO Excellence Manager, EMEA Distribution (all genders)

We are seeking an experienced ISCO Excellence Manager to join our ISCO Excellence team. You will lead Operational Excellence (OpEx) activities for distribution centers in the EMEA region.

This includes coordinating OpEx related initiatives at the distribution centers, building OpEx strategy, managing resource capabilities, driving project execution, implementing best practices and knowledge transfer across the organization.

In this role, you will be focused in three key areas : 1.Partnerships and collaboration : You act as main Point of Contact (POC) for OpEx related activities at the distribution centers and as key partner for the distribution center heads.

You collaborate with Sites Execution project managers to coordinate project executions at the distribution centers.You act as distribution center link to the ISCO Excellence PMO & Analytics function to provide inputs supporting e.

g., standardized reports of savings and project progress. You collaborate with the ISCO Excellence LS Production System regional resources, local LSPS distribution teams, external partners & LSPS Central team (e.

g., support with implementation of specific tools, coaching, progress tracking, culture building) and with ISCO Academy to support building and delivering OpEx learning curriculum.

2.Distribution center performance management : You work together with the distribution centers leadership team to jointly define the distribution center Roadmaps (including LS Production System development plan to targeted future state in terms of maturity progression and / or certification).

You collect, analyze, and report data of current OpEx related projects to the distribution center and regional leader (either own reports or insights provided by PMO & Analytics team).

You ensure definition and implementation of governance aspects incl. solid project charters & execution plans for each OpEx project with appropriate risk management.

3.Portfolio management, capability steering and knowledge transfer : YoubBuild the OpEx project strategy and methodology for the distribution centers to achieve targets (safety, quality, supply, people & cost) and prioritize within OpEx project portfolio as partner to distribution leadership.

You Support project execution at the distribution centers within the region and lead transversal projects when appropriate.

You ensure resource skill availability for project execution and manage belt resources at the distribution centers assuring that Roadmap targets and expected impact is achieved.

You also implement best practices and communicate own successes with other local OpEx, Community OpEx Champions, and the broader ISCO Excellence organization and bridge knowledge gaps in the Distribution organization talent pool by requesting, managing, and developing additional local site capabilities.

Who you are : Industrial engineering / supply chain / business administration degree / backgroundLean Six Sigma Belt certification required, black belt certification preferredProject Management certification preferred5-7 years of demonstrated track record in supply chain operations preferred with experience in implementing improvement initiatives with impactful results, preferably in a leading positionPractical Lean Six Sigma experienceExperience in deployment of holistic production systems preferredStrong interpersonal and communication skills, results-driven mentality, experience in leading teams (leading without authority), capable to zoom in and out (big picture and detail mindset)Ability to partner with a leadership team to refine goals and translate into an overall initiative planExperience in managing projects portfolio performance and reportingAbility to lead professionals with diverse skills and competencies spanning business and technical located remotely and develop people in their capability to deploy new standards broadlyAbility to analyze complex issues using critical thinking, problem solving, sound judgment skills and escalate timelyAbility to prioritize a complex portfolio in the context of business needsAbility to lead and execute complex process improvement projectsStrong orchestration skills across the networkFinancial acumen demonstrated through budgeting experienceAbility to sense risks in the overall plan by integrating multiple data inputs across the value stream and from the plantsEngaging ability to lead in-person and virtual workshops covering topics such as Leadership Practices, Value Stream Mapping, 6s, Kaizen events, Problem Solving, Process mapping, etc.