Reliability & Operational Excellence Lead
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Excellent Benefits
We are seeking a senior, enterprise-level leader to drive
operational excellence, gross margin improvement, and working capital optimisation
across global operations.
The role will include leading Reliability within a global world class manufacturing business in order to improve gross margin across the board.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the global Operational Excellence strategy, governance, and Function Operating System (MOS).
* Own the International Gross Margin Improvement (G2G) programme, delivering ~2% of net sales in annual profit improvement.
* Sponsor cross-functional transformations across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service.
* Drive working capital and cash optimisation in partnership with finance.
* Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, standardisation, and digital transformation (automation, analytics, smart operations).
* Build organisational capability and lead change across global teams.
About You
* 10+ years' experience in operational excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or strategy (CPG or similar).
* Proven track record leading large-scale, global transformation programmes.
* Strong financial acumen, executive-level stakeholder influence, and data-driven mindset.
Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred).
Safety is a core value, and adherence to all Health & Safety standards is essential.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary + bonus
* enhanced company pension scheme.
* Work within a fully automated, state-of-the-art world class technical environment.
* Long-term career development and training opportunities.
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