Operational Excellence Manager

As the LSPS Deployment Lead (OpEx Manager), you will serve as a change agent for the implementation of our Production System at manufacturing sites and distribution centers within a specific region. Your role is crucial to the successful activation of the Production System across our Integrated Supply Chain & Operations (ISCO) network, a key priority of our ISCO Strategy. You will lead initial LSPS deployment activities, being accountable for transformation progress and driving capability building according to deployment methodology standards. Your objective is to enable local LSPS teams to autonomously multiply LSPS deployment after your initial support. The position will be in Bangalore city, India with ~30% travel. Deployment Activities (80%):Site Preparation and Change Management: Oversee preparation activities, manage change, and facilitate communication.Kick-off & Training Bootcamp: Conduct initial training sessions to equip teams with necessary skills.Diagnostics and Maturity Assessment: Perform LSPS maturity assessments and prioritize LSPS elements for implementation, considering effort and impact for tactical improvement initiatives.Tactical Improvement Plans: Define related Tactical Improvement Plans, including capability building.Implementation and Continuous Improvement: Implement improvements and develop a site-specific LSPS continuous improvement and expansion plan.Global Element Ownership (20%):In addition to deployment activities, you will play a vital role in the LSPS Community by assuming the responsibilities of a Global Element Owner and Single Point of Contact for a selected element. This includes:Element Standards: Continuously improve LSPS content and standards related to your specific element, including guidebooks, training materials, and maturity assessments.Global Engagement: Participate in LSPS Global Community Meetings and collaborate with experts worldwide.SME Leadership: Act as the global subject matter expert for your element, fostering a network of local Site SMEs.Workshops and Training: Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance capabilities within the network.Coaching and Mentorship:After the initial deployment, you will continue to coach, support, and mentor your sites throughout their continuous improvement and multi-year LSPS journey. This includes conducting progress reviews to ensure sustainability, expansion, and overall site maturity, thereby supporting the respective Site Strategy. Who You Are: Education and Experience-Bachelor s degree in a related field or B. Tech / Engineering graduate (preferred)08+ years of experienceLean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.Experience of production system deployment.Prefer industry sector- Healthcare / Pharma / FMCG/ ChemicalsAdditional Skills/ Competencies requirements-Hands on experience and sound knowledge of operational excellence, Lean & Six Sigma (especially VSM, TPM, & Six Sigma Statistical Analysis). Project Planning & Execution, develop and manage deployment project plans, including timelines, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies.Leading improvement projects and mentoring BB/GBs to address key cross functional issues.Inspirational leadership style, with the ability to influence cross functionally.Broad strategic thinker, with clear vision and direction of world class change management.Excellent presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written