Purpose of the Job:
Execution of various LEAN projects and OPX goals with the target of optimally aligning value stream with customer requirements and making the necessary processes lean and efficient to achieve optimum costs. The focus of the Improvements are as follows:-
Key Purposes of an Operational Excellence Facilitator:
1. Promote Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate the adoption of continuous improvement philosophies (such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Encourage a culture of ongoing enhancement and problem-solving.
2. Guide Teams Through Change
- Lead workshops, training, to educate employees on process improvement.
- Support teams to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
3. Standardize Best Practices
- Develop, document, and help standardize operating procedures and best practices.
- Ensure consistency in processes across departments or sites.
4. Enable Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work with different departments to promote collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
- Break down organizational silos to solve complex problems.
5. Coach and Mentor
- Mentor employees at all levels to build OPEX capabilities within the organization.
- Provide guidance on problem-solving tools and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills:
Qualifications : Degree in Engineering or relevant qualification (NFQ Level 6/7/8) or relevant manufacturing experience within the Company. Familiarity with Project management software and practices, power point and excel skills. Experience in process mapping and Continuous improvement tools. Preferred Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification an advantage. Understanding of manufacturing processes, workflows, KPIs. Excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills for working with all levels.
Functional Experience : Project Management desirable. Experience in roles in job roles in manufacturing and other departments. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills. Some global EU travel will be required.
Years of Experience: 1-2 years in KOSTAL
Other Type of experience (leadership, project management etc.): Mentoring or coaching team members, leading company initiatives, leading a team, leading a project launch and overseeing projects. Working on a task force, participating in company –wide transformation projects.
Language Skills: English (essential), German or other Languages an advantage
Other qualifications (e.g. driver’s licence etc.): Passport
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KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL is building its first business service centre to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales and HR fields. This is a global centre with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to grow. The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence depending on the team’s agreement and the demand of the respective professional area – from any location in Hungary. In case of some company events, office attendance is expected from the colleagues. Technical conditions for working from home are fully in place.