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Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG

Operational Excellence Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

November 6, 2024

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).

    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

    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 (My Next Big Step@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.

Awards
GF proves its commitment as an exemplary employer with the Friendly Work Space label. The well-being and health of all employees is important to us.
Your contact
René Paparusso
Talent Acquisition Manager
+41 52 547 10 79

Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

Applications from agencies will not be considered.
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