Operational Excellence Manager Schaffhausen (m/f/d)

Switzerland, Schaffhausen

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will play an essential role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and positive change. Working closely with a diverse range of team members, from operators to plant managers and as well with team members of the Operational Excellence Manager EMEA team. You will lead local interdisciplinary projects that help drive meaningful impact to achieve its operational excellence goals and business objectives.

Your tasks:

• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Foster a systematic approach to identify levers to generate business impact
• Execute projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion within budget
• Develop and track KPIs to measure the progress and success of operational excellence initiatives
• Close collaboration and change management with operators up to the plant manager
• Create reports and presentations for upper management on the status of organizational excellence initiatives

Your profile:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years in process improvements, in manufacturing, in production or in a consultancy environment, with some leadership experience
• Experience in leading and implementing process improvements to execution
• Project management skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and change management skills
• German and English on an excellent level is a must
• Ability to travel 20% (mainly Switzerland)
• Permission to work in Switzerland (at least an EU citizenship or already a work permit for Switzerland is needed)

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose
"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus
We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools
At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities
GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Very attractive pension scheme
GF offers all employees an excellent pension plan.

Flexible working conditions
Wherever possible we offer flexible working hours as well as the possibility to work remotely.

Employee Counceling
The independent employee counseling service at GF is available to all employees for both private and professional concerns.

Sport Activities
We support the purchase of a fitness studio membership from the center of your choice with a subsidy. We also offer active health promotion with other sport activities.

Your contact

René Paparusso
Talent Acquisition Manager
+41 52 547 10 79

Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

Who we are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.