FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in Lean Principles and Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on driving process improvements and cultural shifts within highly regulated environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve strategic quality objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Principles MasteryOperational Excellence Program ExecutionProcess Improvement MethodologiesStakeholder Influence and AlignmentQuality / GxP Domain Experience
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Operational ExcellenceLean MethodologiesProcess AutomationAdvanced AnalyticsProgram ExecutionWorkflow DiagnosisPerformance KPIsRoot-Cause AnalysisTraining and MentorshipCost-Optimization Initiatives
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingInfluencingCollaborationCultural Shift Championing
Tools & Technologies
Agentic AIDigital MethodologiesStandardized Toolkits
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingQualityGxPHighly Regulated IndustriesManagement Consulting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build and scale a dedicated Operational Excellence function within Global Quality
- Orchestrate and establish dedicated resources across chapters and Manufacturing Sites
- Support and accelerate the Quality Unites Us program by executing, scaling, and driving behavioral shifts and project milestones
- Lead rollout of Lean standards and identify measurable productivity and cost-optimization initiatives
- Embed the Lean Leadership program, coach, and drive proactive certification of Quality Leaders
- Develop, certify, and mentor future Lean Practitioners through a network-wide training model
- Design the strategic roadmap for a Global Quality Operational Excellence community
- Establish a hub-and-spoke governance framework aligning central strategy with chapter and site resources
- Translate Quality and business objectives into measurable operational excellence action plans
- Diagnose workflow bottlenecks and deploy Lean and digital methodologies to streamline processes
- Scale standardized methodologies, toolkits, and performance KPIs across chapters
- Lead cross-functional root-cause analysis initiatives and ensure robust process confirmation
- Champion cultural shifts, integrate them into daily routines, and provide field coaching and mentorship
Requirements
What you’ll need- MBA, Master’s degree in Chemistry, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Operational Excellence and Manufacturing process improvement, or Management consulting
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale program execution and building Operational Excellence communities
- Advanced, practical mastery of Lean principles
- Strong track record combining Lean/OE with digital technologies such as agentic AI, process automation, and advanced analytics
- Demonstrated excellence leading matrixed, distributed teams
- Proven capability to influence executive stakeholders, align disparate groups, and drive accountability without direct authority
- Familiarity and proven operational track record within the Quality / GxP domain or adjacent highly regulated/technical industries is highly advantageous
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of German is highly ideal
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation benefits are available for this posting
- Approximately 20% international travel per year