Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. 
With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.

The Senior Manager of Operational Excellence is a key leadership role with the mandate to develop and drive the company's strategy for improving value stream performance and operational efficiency with the clear objective to reduce direct and indirect cost of goods sold (COGS and ICOGS) and hence boost profitability.

This position requires a seasoned leader capable of driving significant transformation initiatives and building a culture of excellence across the organization. The role demands high-level strategic thinking coupled with the ability to identify and implement best practices and practical, hands-on solutions that enhance operational performance, process efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement across all operational areas. The role requires a high level of stakeholder management, i.e. interacting with global and regional cross functions as well as partnering with plant managers, process owners, and execution teams in all of the product delivery locations and areas.

• Owns & supports: VSO (Value Stream Optimization) – Cost savings on internal Value Add (COGS) from productivity enhancing measures such as Lean, Automation and Outsourcing
• Owns & supports: Cost savings and cost avoidance on indirect cost (ICOGS) from operational excellence related measures such as quality and safety improvements, inventory reductions, logistics optimization, and operational processes reengineering
• Supports: PCO (Product Cost Out) – Cost savings on Direct Material (COGS) from product design improvements such as DFMA, Lean and Insourcing

Core Areas of responsibility

Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for Operational Excellence in Supply Chain aligned with both – the factory locations and the company’s goals and objectives (such as to reduce COGS and ICOGS)
• Train, mentor, and develop a team dedicated to continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvement
• Process Improvement and Cost Reduction
• Identify and analyze key business processes in Supply Chain for improvement opportunities
• Analyze and design of relevant value streams and propose for refine, make or buy
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other relevant methodologies to drive process enhancements
• Facilitate Kaizen, value stream mapping, and other continuous improvement events

Project Management

• Oversee a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget
• Measure and report on the performance of improvement projects, including impacts on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction

Training and Development

• Develop and deliver training materials related to operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the organization

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to promote operational excellence initiatives
• Work closely with senior management to align improvement projects with strategic priorities

Performance Measurement

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of operational processes and improvements

• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and process enhancements

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you. Click apply now.

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