Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.
Head of Operational Excellence Mason
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Mason
Full Time
Production
Festo Corporation
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Summary of job contents
The Head of OPEX is responsible for the local establishment and further development as well as implemention of an integrated value stream-based organization taking into account the defined lean principles and the existing production system.
Key accountabilities
Responsible for enabling the organization to achieve cost and cash savings at plant level
Responsible for the career path of the local OPEX Orga in cooperation with HR
Responsible for the qualification within the organization for OPEX in cooperation with HR (training)
Responsible for the development of a local, integrated OPEX KPI system (monitoring)
Responsible for the development and standardization of the Festo value production system at local level (standards)
Consulting function of plant management team in consideration of the operational excellence strategy
Member of the plant management team
Regular coordination with the various internal interest groups (e. g. plant management team; value stream manager, department head, etc.) with partly divergent interests
Member of the plant management team
Rarely external speeches at customers, suppliers, universities, etc. (external representation of the company)
Responsible for the further development of the production system at plant level (human and system side)
Development, optimization and application of methods with the focus on establishing a value stream oriented organization according to the production system
Responsible for the development and continuous improvement of core work processes for the realization of maturity levels of plant supply chain organization (OPEX assessment)
Establishment and implementation of framework conditions that enable and encourage the organization for cultural changes (goal: establishment of a learning organization) = > Change Manager
Enabling an agile operating organization that, for example, reacts autonomously according to the PDAC cycle and develops and implements correct solutions
Qualification and training of the entire plant level OPEX (Source / Make / Deliver / Plan)
Professional leadership of executives, specialists and teams at local level
Leadership in matrix of all OPEX employees
Disciplinary leadership of the local OPEX team
Monitor
Festo Value Production & Training
Consulting (Internal & External)
Knowledge and Experience
Technical studies with focus on management & production engineering
Technical degree (BS) with a focus on management & production engineering
Strong OPEX / Lean knowledge on an international level
Managerial experience
Intercultural knowledge/competence
Fluent in English
5+ years of relevant work experience
OPEX experience at plant level with verified cost & cash savings
Benefits
Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.
Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Your global benefits at a glance:
Diverse opportunities for your development
A strong team by your side
Freedom to drive your ideas forward
Develop innovative solutions with real impact
Be part of a global network – in a family-owned company
Attractive compensation and additional benefits
