What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Operations Excellence Manager, AMAS Job position at Bostik?
JOB DIMENSION
Sites, scopes, number of employees, position of manager, market, budget…
Complexity…
MISSION :
Drive Manufacturing Performance and Productivity
Degree, Experiences, Skills…
Sites, scopes, number of employees, position of manager, market, budget…
- Direct report to Bostik operational excellence director
- Direct reports: Region Black belt in any
- Bostik global role, cross BU (APC/DG/CC/HPC), regional role
- In charge of supporting plants located in AMAS
- Collaborates/supports actions in other regions if needed
- Works closely in conjunction with the Corporate Quality and Operational Excellence Directors
- Member of the Global Operational Excellence Team
- Member of the Arkema operational excellence community
- Location: This position is based at one of the Bostik sites in the US
Complexity…
- In a Matrix structure working closely with Bostik Corporate, Global Industrial Directors, Regional and Country structures specifically for Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance in particular.
- Cross-function as well as cross-cultural collaborations are critical for the success of the role and its objectives.
- Travel requirements: 30%
MISSION :
- Operational Excellence: Support top line growth by continuously improving customer satisfaction at the right cost level by producing better products, processes & services faster and cheaper in observance of the highest safety standards.
Drive Manufacturing Performance and Productivity
- Key Metrics Focus: Deliver improvements across:
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness): Enhance availability, performance, and quality.
- Plant Reliability: Implement proactive strategies to minimize downtime and failures.
- Cost per Ton (€/t): Optimize costs by eliminating inefficiencies and leveraging best practices.
- Non-Quality Costs: Reduce defects, rework, and associated waste.
- Waste and Emissions: Promote sustainability through reductions in material waste and environmental impact.
- Design a clear roadmap that defines key priorities and strategic actions for the region.
- Roll out core improvement programs, such as:
- OEE and Reliability Programs: Target specific bottlenecks to boost equipment performance.
- Smart Leverage operational excellence basics such as daily performance reviews, visual KPIs, problem solving, and 5S) to engage people in continuous improvement.
- Lean Sigma: Eliminate waste and variation, ensuring higher value delivery.
- PPM: Identify and execute quality control & process control plans linked to customer critical to use with overarching goal of non-quality cost reduction
- Digital OpEx: Propose digital tools to improve efficiency, data accuracy, etc.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities by analyzing data and conducting site assessments.
- Prioritize initiatives based on their potential impact and feasibility.
- Ensure effective execution by leading cross-functional teams and leveraging the Green Belt/Black Belt community.
- Develop and Implement PPM Practices: Establish frameworks for Product and Process Modelling to improve manufacturing consistency, predictability, and scalability.
- Standardization: Use PPM to harmonize processes and product specifications across plants.
- Simulation and Optimization: Leverage PPM tools to simulate processes, identify inefficiencies, and optimize workflows.
- Data-Driven Improvements: Use PPM insights to guide decisions, troubleshoot issues, and refine product and process designs.
- Collaboration with Steering Units, R&D ,and Quality Teams: Ensure alignment between process models, R&D requirements, and quality outcomes.
- Leadership: Act as the central figure driving collaboration and innovation within the regional operational excellence network.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and success stories across plants in the region.
- Organize regular forums, workshops, and training sessions to sustain engagement and momentum.
- Serve as the regional representative for Bostik’s operational excellence initiatives within Arkema corporate teams.
- Align Bostik's objectives and strategies with Arkema's overarching vision.
- Advocate for the region’s needs and successes while sharing insights from corporate initiatives back to the regional teams.
- Actively participate in Bostik’s global operational excellence community, contributing regional insights and perspectives.
- Share feedback, results, and innovation ideas with global peers to drive continuous improvement at a company-wide level.
- Develop tailored programs to build Lean Sigma, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
- Mentor and coach plant leadership teams to sustain improvement initiatives and foster employee ownership.
- Recognize and celebrate achievements to boost morale and promote a culture of excellence.
- Foster a culture where operational excellence is integral to daily operations.
- Promote innovation and encourage employees to challenge the status quo.
- Use clear communication and structured approaches to address resistance and sustain transformation efforts.
Degree, Experiences, Skills…
- Preferred Chemical engineering degree or strong experience in chemical field and processes.
- Minimum Green Belt certified, Black Belt certified preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate an appropriate vision and translate that into effective strategy initiatives and operational plans.
- 5 years’ experience in handling substantial OPEX related transformation and change management projects.
- Proven project management skills, strong analytical skills and numerical understanding, leadership, multitasking and decision making skills in line with Arkema values.
- Fluent English and ability to effectively communicate and evolve in an international environment
- Shared leadership and multi-functional team collaboration skills should be manifested
- Team facilitation competencies (listening, idea generation, constructively challenging, influencing/secure buy-in)
- Capability of working in a matrix organization (link with corporate functions)
