Operational Excellence Manager (M/F/D)
OverviewIn this role you drive regional Operational Excellence for Europe, leading productivity, Lean Six Sigma, and digital deployment across 9 sites.
You manage the project portfolio, ensuring high-impact initiatives are prioritized and properly resourced, while validating financial impact with controllers.
You'll develop a network of productivity champions and oversee regional training programs, partnering with HR to support employee development.
You lead cross-functional change projects and Kaizen events, fostering a safety-focused, high-performance culture.
Retribuzione / Benefitscomprehensive benefits programme
ResponsabilitàLead Productivity project pipeline for Europe and prioritize high-impact initiatives
Develop regional Productivity champions to improve ownership and replication of initiatives
Oversee and drive Operational Excellence training (Lean Six Sigma and Digital) in the region
Coordinate productivity projects to achieve company and business objectives with cost improvements
Lead high-impact major change projects and ensure regional team collaboration
Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops to support plant teams
Role model safety commitment in line with Linde standards
Collaborate with Operations Director and Plant Managers to align regional goals
Requisiti fondamentaliOperational/Manufacturing experience with strong technical foundation in Engineering or Materials Science
Experience in Productivity management; preferably in regulated industries (e.g., aviation manufacturing)
Demonstrated experience in leading Productivity improvement projects, Lean/Six Sigma beneficial
Strong analytical skills: process mapping, data analysis, root cause analysis
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work
Track record of operational success and progression into broader responsibilities
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Willingness to travel regionally and internationally up to 50%
cross-functional collaboration
clear communication
proactivity
Lean Six Sigma methodologies
process mapping
data analysis
You manage the project portfolio, ensuring high-impact initiatives are prioritized and properly resourced, while validating financial impact with controllers.
You'll develop a network of productivity champions and oversee regional training programs, partnering with HR to support employee development.
You lead cross-functional change projects and Kaizen events, fostering a safety-focused, high-performance culture.
Retribuzione / Benefitscomprehensive benefits programme
ResponsabilitàLead Productivity project pipeline for Europe and prioritize high-impact initiatives
Develop regional Productivity champions to improve ownership and replication of initiatives
Oversee and drive Operational Excellence training (Lean Six Sigma and Digital) in the region
Coordinate productivity projects to achieve company and business objectives with cost improvements
Lead high-impact major change projects and ensure regional team collaboration
Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops to support plant teams
Role model safety commitment in line with Linde standards
Collaborate with Operations Director and Plant Managers to align regional goals
Requisiti fondamentaliOperational/Manufacturing experience with strong technical foundation in Engineering or Materials Science
Experience in Productivity management; preferably in regulated industries (e.g., aviation manufacturing)
Demonstrated experience in leading Productivity improvement projects, Lean/Six Sigma beneficial
Strong analytical skills: process mapping, data analysis, root cause analysis
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work
Track record of operational success and progression into broader responsibilities
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Willingness to travel regionally and internationally up to 50%
cross-functional collaboration
clear communication
proactivity
Lean Six Sigma methodologies
process mapping
data analysis