Director, Operational Excellence

Join Our Team as Director of Operational Excellence at CPS Japan!

Are you a visionary leader with an unwavering passion for

operational excellence?

Do you have the drive and ownership to lead transformative change?

If so, we're looking for you!

Key Responsibilities

Plant of the Future Framework: Lead the PoF annual diagnostic and implementation plan following the framework – bootcamp, data collection and data analysis, resources allocation, timelines, stakeholders’ management, KPIs and impacts, training and coaching for the local team, communication, and project management routines. Lead the design and implementation phases by prioritizing the use cases and digital solutions to improve site performance. Ensure the sustainability of the PoF delivering a multiyear plan for the Plant and track the progress through the PMO process.

Business Plan: Align the local operational plans with the CPS Transformation Strategy, while anticipating plant specifics opportunities and trends to facilitate long-term strategy supported by the 3-year Transformation Roadmap.

Performance Improvement: Analyse data and trends to identify areas for improvement at every level of the Plant and all functions. Facilitate target setting aligned to CPS goals, tracking and report on key performance indicators (Tier 1, 2 and 3) ensure optimal site performance. Develop and implement action plans to address these opportunities in collaboration with the functional areas.

Program Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple related initiatives under a Plant of the Future (PoF) Framework, OE and Strategic Projects to achieve Plant Transformation goals.  Responsible for orchestrating, facilitating, coordinating, and streamlining the management of various projects and programs. Establishes best practices, provides support, improves communication, and ultimately drives better decision-making for project teams and stakeholders. Identifies, assesses, and manages risks across all projects. Report progress, deliverables and impacts in global PMO sessions.

Digital Operation System: Drive standardization by implementing and adopting the standard core modules as part of the DOS. 

Operational Excellence Basics: Lead Kaizen workshops applying OE tools, such as value stream mapping, visual management, 6S, SMED and material and process flow to maximize process efficiency and delivery productivity.

Capability Building & OE Culture:  Train, coach, and mentor local leadership and front-line leaders, and employees at all levels on operational excellence tools and culture. Cultivate an operational excellence culture by promoting best practices, fostering employee engagement, and recognizing achievements within the Plant.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strategic Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Data Analytics
• Lean / Six Sigma
• Project Management and Agile
• Customer Focus
• Capability Building
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Change Management

QUALIFICATIONS & RELATED EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years of work experience in a Food and/or Manufacturing integrated environment, with a minimum of 3-5 years leading Lean/Operational Excellence function
• Project Management experience (in multi-cultural setting preferred), with Project Management Certification an added advantage
• Program Management experience with certification preferred
• Proven Lean/OE project implementation leadership experience.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement culture, managing and developing people and delivering results.
• University Degree, MBA qualification desirable
• Accreditation in LEAN and/or 6 Sigma (Black Belt); implementation experience required.
• Business level English, Business level Japanese preffered

Ready to take ownership of operational excellence and drive transformative success?

Apply now and step into a role where your impact truly matters!