Head of Manufacturing Excellence

Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Standards & Governance

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System Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain a holistic Manufacturing System architecture.

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Standardization: Develop, approve, release, and regularly review manufacturing standards and procedures (including Workstation Standards, Gemba Management, Asaichi/Morning Meetings, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Daily Management Systems (DMS)).

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Documentation Lifecycle: Manage version control, communication, and formal release of all processes and operational procedures.

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Audit & Compliance: Conduct audits to track standard adherence, manage non-conformities/deviations, and evaluate overall implementation effectiveness.

1. Process Ownership

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Core Process Ownership: Serve as the end-to-end Process Owner for key manufacturing routines, including: Daily Management, Shift Handover, Escalation Process, Production Meetings, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement .

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Enablement & Training: Lead training initiatives and guide teams on adopting new or updated processes.

1. Change Management Ownership

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End-to-end ownership of all changes within the Manufacturing System, including

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• Receiving change requests and assessing operational impact.
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• Facilitating approvals and running pilot testing at designated facilities.
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• Approving final versions, updating standard documentation, and orchestrating full rollout across all sites.

1. Plant Alignment & Governance

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• Maintain clear governance boundaries: establish corporate framework standards while supporting Plant Managers in site-level execution, compliance, and local training.
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• Collect, evaluate, and integrate continuous improvement proposals originating from plant operations.

Requirements

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Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering within a multi-site or global manufacturing environment.

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Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern manufacturing system tools and routines (Daily Management, Gemba, Asaichi, LPA, Leader Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving).

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Change Management: Proven track record of owning end-to-end change management frameworks across multiple plants (from pilot execution to global rollout).

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Process Design: Strong capability in designing process architectures, drafting clear governance documentation (SOPs, Processes & Procedures), and establishing audit systems.

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Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to influence Plant Managers, facilitate training, and drive cultural alignment.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.
• Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new ideas.