Operational Excellence SWAT Specialist

Johnson Matthey

$80K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in operational excellence or consulting roles
  • Strong understanding of financial metrics and P&L impact
  • Expertise in advanced analysis and problem-solving
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional program delivery
  • Effective project management skills with results orientation
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic and complex environments

Responsibilities

  • Identify high-value improvement opportunities for enhanced performance
  • Lead operational excellence programs from start to finish
  • Conduct deep analysis to identify root causes and create improvement plans
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and teams to align on initiatives
  • Ensure disciplined execution of operational projects
  • Track financial impacts to validate value delivery with Finance

Benefits

  • Competitive Annual Incentive Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid volunteering opportunities
  • Employee recognition initiatives
  • Wellbeing programs and campaigns
Full Job Description

Job title: Operational Excellence SWAT Specialist

Location: Site-based with globalreachWestChester PA.

The role: 

As an Operational Excellence SWAT Specialist, you will help drive our goals by: 

• Identifying and prioritising high-value improvement opportunities that significantly enhance P&L performance and cash generation 

• Leading targeted operational excellence programmes from diagnosis through to implementation and results delivery 

• Conducting detailed analysis to uncover root causes and translate insights into clear, actionable improvement plans 

• Partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align on priorities and deliver measurable outcomes 

• Driving disciplined execution of initiatives, ensuring accountability and sustainable performance improvements 

• Monitoring and validating financial impact in collaboration with Finance to ensure real, trackable value delivery 

 

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

• Proven experience delivering operational excellence, transformation or consulting initiatives in complex environments 

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to link operational actions to P&L and cash outcomes 

• Advanced analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities, with experience using data to drive decisions 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programmes and influence senior stakeholders 

• Strong programme and project management skills, with a focus on execution and results 

• Ability to adapt quickly and operate effectively in high-impact, ambiguous situations 

 

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! 

 

What we offer: 

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We offer country-specific benefits to support our employees’ wellbeing, in addition to global benefits such as: 

• Competitive Annual Incentive Plan 

• Employee Assistance Program (Assist) 

• Paid Volunteering opportunities 

• Employee recognition programme 

• Wellbeing programs and campaigns 

 

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

 

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