Operational Excellence Manager

Are you interested in a role at the heart of operational excellence and continuous improvement?

We offer you a key role where you will be responsible for leading local improvement and operational teams to identify projects and opportunity areas across the supply chain, with the aim of significantly improving productivity, process performance, capacity utilization, efficiency, cost, and the development of new operational capabilities.

At PPG Tikkurila you will work closely with operations and collaborate with stakeholders across production, logistics, systems, and continuous improvement.

What will you get to do with us?

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for leading local improvement and operational teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying opportunities across the supply chain.

In this role you will:

Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities

Use data and systematic tools to improve efficiency, throughput, and capacity utilization

Review process performance and optimize the use of resources, equipment, and materials

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across operations

Create and maintain KPIs and scorecards to track performance and results

Implement Operational Excellence ways of working and support a strong continuous improvement culture

Who is this role for?

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a production environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to drive change together with teams. You are a hands-on leader who understands operational realities and can turn improvement ideas into tangible results.

What we expect from you:

Relevant degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering or similar)

Strong hands-on experience in Lean manufacturing and process improvement

Experience in leading teams and projects

Strong understanding of operational and production environments

Practical experience with Six Sigma