The mission of the position is to enable and strengthen operational performance across the plant network by creating transparency, ensuring disciplined performance governance and driving cross-plant improvement. The role monitors and analyzes key performance indicators, identifies performance gaps and emerging risks, coordinates structured reviews and follow-up, and drives benchmarking and replication of proven practices across the network. It prepares fact-based recommendations and escalations for the Head of Operations and, when specifically mandated, leads temporary cross-functional recovery taskforces for critical or underperforming operations.
Job Description- Performance Governance & Transparency - Establish and maintain standardized KPI, reporting, and performance review processes across IAM Operations to ensure transparent and fact-based decision-making.
- Performance Reviews & Action Follow-up - Drive the governance and follow-up process for Autonomous, Improvement, and Critical/Turnaround Plants, ensuring accountability and timely execution of agreed actions.
- Plant Classification & Performance Risk Assessment - Assess plant performance and risk, recommend plant classifications, and manage reclassification based on defined criteria and performance evolution.
- Benchmarking & Cross-Plant Improvement - Lead cross-plant benchmarking and best-practice deployment across IAM to drive operational excellence and measurable performance improvements.
- Product Network & Cross-Functional Coordination - Coordinate operational improvement priorities across IAM plants, product networks, functions, and subject-matter experts to address business needs and systemic challenges.
- Recovery & Turnaround Management - Lead and coordinate structured recovery programs for Critical/Turnaround Plants, ensuring achievement of defined performance and sustainability targets.
- Management Decision Support & Network Optimization - Provide data-driven recommendations to IAM Operations leadership on performance priorities, resource allocation, network optimization, and improvement initiatives.
- Leadership of the Operations Performance Office - Lead the IAM Operations Performance Office, ensuring effective team performance, capability development, and delivery of strategic operational improvement objectives.
QualificationsEducation / Certification: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a comparable field; certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or Operational Excellence are preferred.
Professional Experience: 8-10 years of manufacturing and operations experience with a strong background in operational performance, continuous improvement, KPI management, productivity, quality, delivery, and cost optimization across multiple operational functions.
Project and Process Experience: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional and cross-plant improvement initiatives, performance management programs, benchmarking activities, recovery programs, and sustainable operational transformation efforts.
Leadership Experience: Proven leadership experience in manufacturing environments with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence within matrix organizations, and drive performance through accountability and collaboration.
Intercultural / International Experience: Extensive experience working in international and multicultural organizations, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries, functions, and management levels; business-fluent English required.
Additional InformationLegal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
