Sr Manager, Operational Excellence NA

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases.

Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

The future is circular

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases.

Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

The future is circular

SUMMARY

The Sr Manager for North American Operational Excellence will champion the operational excellence initiatives on regional scale, driving the deployment of lean standards to increase productivity, efficiency and profitability across all functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive, execute and deliver Lean Transformation’ projects, that yield results with direct impact on the North American business unit.

Enable decision on a practical trade-off between Lean standard deployment and profitability ensuring that efforts, CAPEX and OPEX investment all contribute to an increase in overall company EBITDA figures.

Work closely with the ESG / Quality and HS team to drive greater awareness, strong process creation and adoption to reduce failure modes and non-conformity.

Synergize closely with the IFCO (sales) team to understand customer requirements and demands, ensuring that Continuous Improvement efforts supports these elements and contribute to higher levels of customer satisfaction.

Lead Kaizen events and problem-solving sessions with customers and relevant internal and external teams.

Work closely with the Information Technology team, acting as a vital feedback loop of process information, in an attempt to strengthen digital product rollout and general IT transformation efforts.

Work diligently with operational staff to review and improve company Lean standards, training manuals, SOPs and general tools that assist in driving the Operational Excellence initiative forward.

Champion the Operational Excellence communications initiative for the Region, ensuring that informative and engaging communications are consistently and timely distributed to the wider business, in an attempt to strengthen employee engagement in a time of rapid, transformative change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong CI driver profile with coaching skills and a minimum of 5 years experience in leading BB projects

Proven achievement of 6 sigma projects in large and complex settings

10 years of ''hands-on'' experience in an operational environment

Experience in automation technology

Ability to lead and drive multiple priorities

Certified Black Belt or Lean Six Sigma or qualified via experience

Bachelor Degree

Knowledge and skills developed in a Six Sigma, TPM or LEAN implementation (Loss Tree Analysis is a plus)

Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Willingness to travel

IFCO offers a competitive benefits package with new hire medical / dental / vision benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire, 401 (k) match with immediate vesting, annual bonus potential, and merit increases, and a team environment with leadership growth opportunities.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.