Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

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Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

We are looking for an experienced and development-driven leader to drive Operational Excellence, process development and continuous improvement at Fazer Confectionery. In this role, you will lead the development of the Production phase in the Forecast-to-Production end-to-end process and play a key role in supporting Fazer Confectionery strategy and the FC2030 Transformation Programme. You will work closely with factory management, Production, Supply Chain and R&D to improve performance, strengthen capabilities and build sustainable ways of working across the factory.

You will be responsible for:

leading Operational Excellence and factory process development initiatives in the Production phase

developing production operating models, KPIs, process standards and supporting master data

driving improvements in flow efficiency, lead time, quality, cost and waste through continuous improvement methods

promoting practical LEAN and TPM principles and building a strong culture of continuous improvement

leading process development teams in Vantaa and Lappeenranta and strengthening competencies, operating models and change capability

managing the development project portfolio, priorities and resources for non-investment initiatives

supporting production planning development and new product introduction in close cooperation with Production, Supply Chain and R&D

owning the cost centre for development activities and influencing factory management decisions from a Production perspective

You will report to the Technical Director with a matrix to Factory Directors. This permanent position is located in Vantaa, Finland, where we mainly work onsite.

Why choose Fazer Confectionery?

It starts with the people. You will be working in a supportive and welcoming environment, surrounded by colleagues who inspire you to do your best. You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to Fazer's growth journey and