Operational Excellence Manager

Core Tasks:
Continuous Improvement and process Optimization
• Conduct thorough process mapping and analysis to identify waste, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks
• Develop, implement, and manage continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process improvements and efficiencies in ecological steel production and giga factory construction.

Digital Transformation
• Lead the integration of digital tools and technologies to enhance operational processes.
• Identify opportunities for process, tool or software solutions to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Oversee the development and implementation of custom software solutions to address specific operational challenges.

Project Management
• Lead and manage improvement projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align operational excellence initiatives with strategic goals.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging input and feedback from all levels of the organization.

Requirements and qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or a related role within production and/or large-scale construction industries.
• Proven experience leading and implementing large-scale improvement projects.
○ Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other relevant continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and software solution development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and drive change at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and continuous improvement tools.

Working model:
• The consultant will become part of our existing OperEx team. An experienced senior consultant functions as the team lead and our team members will serve as thinking partners.
• The project has to be performed on-site (Stockholm and Boden) at least 50% of the time
• The project’s intensity is 4 to 5 days per week
• Start: asap
• Expected runtime: 12 months with a possible extension

• Fabrikplanung
• Operational Excellence
• problem-solving skills
• process improvement