OpEx Manager

Op Ex Manager

The OpEx Manager leads the deployment and execution of the Operational Excellence activities within ISC with focus on our manufacturing sites. This position supports and coaches site teams and eventually other functional teams in improving their performance. The job includes being responsible for running projects, training teams, and guiding on the Nouryon standard processes. The OpEx Manager may eventually be requested to supervise other project leaders in implementing their improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives. The key focus areas are in Operations and Supply Chain Management. The scope of the job is primarily the sites in North America, but support on other regional or global initiatives may be required.

Activities in this role must be developed across functional lines to drive change and improve efficiency and effectiveness. The OpEx Manager must be passionate about continuous improvement, being a change agent, leading teams, teaching, and coaching. The job holder must be knowledgeable in Nouryon ISC processes, tools and systems, and also a Lean Six Sigma content expert, acting as a key resource on identifying improvement opportunities, running execution, achieving strategic targets and building a long-term operational excellence / continuous improvement culture.

In your future role as Op Ex Manager you will

• Deploy, drive, lead, and deliver the operational excellence programs and initiatives within ISC, occasionally could also be CI initiatives in BU’s or other functions.
• Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate and run execution of improvement within sites and functions.
• Serve, along with fellow OpEx Managers, as the technical expert on the use and training of Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and on the use of the Nouryon ISC processes, tools, and systems.
• Act as a leader for the Lean Six Sigma practitioners in the region. Provide on-going coaching, support, and development to L6S practitioners.
• Offer a clear sense of direction, motivation and empower site teams/functional teams to enable them to carry out their performance delivery responsibilities with confidence.
• Build teamwork through engagement. Align team members by sharing information, tying their work and goals to the ISC and Company vision and values.
• Deliver trainings on tools and methods as needed, throughout the organization.
• Develop tools and models that will enable ISC organization to learn and continuously improve knowledge, engagement and use of operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma in daily activities.
• Assist in the development and deployment of the operational excellence program and initiatives at the manufacturing sites and helps provide visibility of the program across the organization
• Be responsible for driving delivery and completion of improvement projects
• Support execution of the ISC and Regional Asset Strategy
• Provide support and advice to define the specific scope for new projects
• Guide Lean Six Sigma practitioners to certification
• Develop and deliver training and workshops at all levels as required
• Lead complex, high-priority improvement projects, as directed by the OpEx Lead, to provide the right level of leadership on critical projects and initiatives
• Participate and/or organize strategic program meetings for Sites and Region to identify gaps and to strengthen the execution and CI/L6S programs

We believe you bring

• Bachelor’s degree minimum. Master’s degree preferred
  • degrees related to chemical engineering, technical, supply chain, mechanical engineering or related fields are most appropriate
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge and expert use in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Chemical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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