Job Description OPEX Manager – Drive Operational Excellence in a Global Medical Devices Group - Define OPEX Standards: Develop and detail 'ready-to-use' methodologies, tools, and templates to support lean transformation. - Coordinate Global Roll-Out: Ensure effective implementation of OPEX Standards across all manufacturing sites within the Center of Excellence. - Training & Competence Building: Design and deliver workshops and training sessions on Lean/OPEX, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies, engaging teams at every level. - Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Establish a clear assessment framework (including Quality Gates) to audit and enhance the adoption of OPEX Standards within plants. - Leadership & Mentorship: Provide functional leadership to Plant OPEX Managers, offering guidance and professional development support. - Executive Coaching: Collaborate with Management Team to foster a leadership culture rooted in excellence. - Strategic Planning: Oversee the Strategy Deployment/Target Setting process within the international Competence Center, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. - Performance Monitoring: Supervise SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance tracking, with a strong focus on identifying and driving improvement initiatives. - Continuous Improvement Projects: Lead cross-plant initiatives to boost operational efficiency, cut waste, and optimize processes. - Proactive Process Analysis: Conduct periodic assessments of operational workflows to identify gaps and propose high-impact solutions.