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Director of Operational Excellence

Ref: AS7792775

Liverpool, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Director of Operational Excellence, highly skilled in driving substantial improvements in large, complex organisations within manufacturing and distribution. Graduating with a degree in operations management and equipped with a plethora of certifications, including a Lean Green Belt, they have over five years of solid experience harnessing the power of Lean methodologies to champion transformational changes. Their career is marked by successful leadership in large manufacturing firms, regional distribution companies, and national food production corporations, instigating pivotal shifts towards efficiency and sustained quality improvements.

Their approach combines rigorous analysis with a participative management style, ensuring that teams are engaged, continuous improvement culture is rooted, and operational mastery is achieved across all levels. With a knack for aligning operational strategies with broader business goals, this professional is ready to bring their expertise and insights into new settings, aspiring to drastically improve operational efficiencies while fostering an inclusive, innovative work environment.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Successfully spearheaded efforts that reduced operational costs by 20% over two years within a large manufacturing firm.
  • Efficiency Improvement Projects: Led initiatives that boosted delivery efficiency by 30% in a regional distribution context, using DMAIC and A3 problem-solving tools.
  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Enhanced product quality and compliance in a national food production setting, significantly cutting down waste and adhering to standards.

Areas of expertise

  • Lean Methodologies and Kaizen: Expert in deploying Lean tools to streamline operations, resulting in significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
  • Data Analysis and Strategy Implementation: Adept at leveraging data insights to formulate strategic plans that align with company goals, ensuring sustainable growth.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Training: Skilled in articulating visions and engaging diverse stakeholders, which facilitates widespread organizational buy-in and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement.