Operational Excellence Manager EMEA (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 our Operational Excellence Manager EMEA, you will play an essential role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and positive change. You will work on key topics with high strategic relevance for the performance of Georg Fischer Piping Systems and thus create real added value side by side with our colleagues in the operating companies. Working closely with a diverse range of team members, from operators to plant managers and as well with the local Operational Excellence Managers, you will lead big interdisciplinary projects that help drive meaningful impact to achieve its operational excellence goals and business objectives. A typical implementation cycle is 12 weeks (mainly onsite in our European plants, sometimes also in the USA or Asia).

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
• Align global operational excellence initiatives and global standards development with the local Operational Excellence Managers
• Train and develop the local Operational Excellence Managers and leadership teams

Your profile:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• At least 8 years in process improvements, in manufacturing, in production or in a consultancy environment, with 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
• Ability to travel 75% (mainly in Europe, sometimes USA or Asia)
• 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.

Free parking
We provide free parking spaces for all employees.

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

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.