Cooling Operations Transformation Leader

What will you do?

1. Standardization of Production Processes:

• Assessment of Current State: Analyse existing production processes across different facilities to identify variations, inefficiencies, and areas for standardization.
• Developing Standardized Best Practices: Define and document standardized best practices for core production processes based on efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop clear, concise, and visual SOPs that can be consistently implemented across all production facilities.
• Implementing Standardized Metrics and KPIs.
• Auditing and Monitoring Compliance.

1. Driving Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness:

• Identifying Efficiency Improvement Opportunities: Analyse production data and processes to pinpoint areas where efficiency can be improved, waste can be reduced, and costs can be optimized.
• Analysing and Controlling Production Costs.
• Benchmarking Performance.
• Driving Continuous Improvement Culture.

1. Implementing and Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Operational Performance:

• Developing Technology Implementation Roadmaps.
• Leading Technology Deployment Projects.
• Leveraging Data Analytics for Insights and Decision-Making.

1. Leadership and Collaboration:

• Developing and Communicating Vision
• Influencing and Aligning Stakeholders
• Building and Leading Cross-Functional Teams
• Managing Change Effectively
• Reporting on Progress and Impact

• 15+ years in manufacturing, operational excellence, or industrial engineering.
• 5-7 years in leadership of site level operational transformations or standardization.
• Proven track record in quantifiable results (efficiency, cost reduction).
• Familiarity with energy management/industrial sectors

• Lean & Six Sigma Expertise: Deep practical application (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, Black Belt).
• Process Standardization: Ability to design, document, and implement SOPs.
• Digital Transformation: Strong grasp of Industry 4.0 (IoT, AI/ML, MES, ERP, automation).
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expert in KPIs, data analysis, and visualization.
• Cost Management: Skilled in cost analysis and building business cases.
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management: Excellent at gaining buy-in across all levels.
• Change Management: Leads organizational change, addresses resistance effectively.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Builds and motivates high-performing teams.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments. You got it! Here's a concise, bullet-point oriented summary of the ideal Transformation Leader

• Permanent contract;
• Flexibility on the job;
• Exciting work in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to various projects by collaborating with cross-regional teams;
• Special training tailored to your needs and career goals;
• Development opportunities based on clear career paths to grow through experience and exposure;
• An environment where employees have equal opportunity to reach their full potential, depending on performance and personal aspirations;
• Comprehensive family leave program;