Senior OPEX Services Operations Manager

Arabelle Solutions

. Lead and execute lean transformation within Arabelle Solutions to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management, with a strong focus on lead-time reduction .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLa Courneuve • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Transformation and continuous improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on KPI-based performance management and the ability to influence teams across organizational functions. Proficient in coaching and leading teams to implement Lean principles and tools effectively.

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Lean TransformationKPI-Based Performance ManagementKaizen FacilitationLean Principles MasteryBilingual French and English

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Hard Skills

Lean PrinciplesKaizenPull SystemsKanbanStandard Work5SSingle-Piece FlowHoshin KanriDaily ManagementKata Process

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDecision-MakingCollaborationAnalytical MindsetCritical Thinking

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAssemblyLogisticsContinuous ImprovementGemba Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute lean transformation within Arabelle Solutions to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management, with a strong focus on lead-time reduction
Coach and collaborate with operators, support staff, leadership, and all organizational functions to advance lean culture and continuous improvement
Champion Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S, and Single-Piece Flow
Teach, promote, and practice the Systematic Approach and build Kaizen capability
Implement management control from Hoshin Kanri to Daily Management and establish gemba culture
Coach teams using the Kata process to conduct daily rapid experiments and systematic problem solving
Manage 4 OPEX managers
Be based at the La Courneuve or Belfort site with 30% travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED)
French version states: Diplôme d’ingénieur ou équivalent
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Manufacturing/Assembly industries / Logistics
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a management position and Lean practice
Fluent French and English
Proven and successful experience with Lean Transformation
Mastery of Lean Principles and Tools
Ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
Problem-solving ability: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Willingness to travel 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to Nancy area (FR) and Rugby (UK) as part of the role
Work with global teams to support global customers
Diverse, international work environment with team members from more than 49 nationalities across 16 countries