Summary of job contentsThe Head of OPEX is responsible for the local establishment and further development as well as implemention of an integrated value stream-based organization taking into account the defined lean principles and the existing production system.
Key accountabilities- Responsible for enabling the organization to achieve cost and cash savings at plant level
- Responsible for the career path of the local OPEX Orga in cooperation with HR
- Responsible for the qualification within the organization for OPEX in cooperation with HR (training)
- Responsible for the development of a local, integrated OPEX KPI system (monitoring)
- Responsible for the development and standardization of the Festo value production system at local level (standards)
- Consulting function of plant management team in consideration of the operational excellence strategy
- Member of the plant management team
- Regular coordination with the various internal interest groups (e. g. plant management team; value stream manager, department head, etc.) with partly divergent interests
- Member of the plant management team
- Rarely external speeches at customers, suppliers, universities, etc. (external representation of the company)
- Responsible for the further development of the production system at plant level (human and system side)
- Development, optimization and application of methods with the focus on establishing a value stream oriented organization according to the production system
- Responsible for the development and continuous improvement of core work processes for the realization of maturity levels of plant supply chain organization (OPEX assessment)
- Establishment and implementation of framework conditions that enable and encourage the organization for cultural changes (goal: establishment of a learning organization) => Change Manager
- Enabling an agile operating organization that, for example, reacts autonomously according to the PDAC cycle and develops and implements correct solutions
- Qualification and training of the entire plant level OPEX (Source / Make / Deliver / Plan)
- Professional leadership of executives, specialists and teams at local level
- Leadership in matrix of all OPEX employees
- Disciplinary leadership of the local OPEX team
- Monitor
- Festo Value Production & Training
- Consulting (Internal & External)
Knowledge and ExperienceTechnical studies with focus on management & production engineering
- Technical degree (BS) with a focus on management & production engineering
- Strong OPEX / Lean knowledge on an international level
- Managerial experience
- Intercultural knowledge/competence
- Fluent in English
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- OPEX experience at plant level with verified cost & cash savings
BenefitsFesto Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.
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