Operational Excellence Manager

Building scalable manufacturing operations requires more than improving individual processes. It requires production systems designed for flow, teams capable of sustaining change, and a continuous improvement culture that turns operational challenges into measurable business results. As our Operational Excellence Manager , you will play a key role in NOVENCO’s future manufacturing strategy. You will lead a small team of Production Technicians and Engineers, develop and optimise production systems, introduce new production lines, and drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. Your Impact Design and implement new production lines and manufacturing layouts , improving flow, efficiency, safety, quality and scalability while supporting NOVENCO’s future production requirements. Lead Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis and standardisation to reduce waste and improve operational performance. Drive cross-functional improvement and transformation projects , working across Production, Engineering, Quality and other functions to improve productivity, lead time and manufacturing effectiveness. Lead and develop a small team of Production Technicians and Engineers , building a highly engaged and high-performing team capable of delivering operational improvements and supporting production development. Integrate manufacturing requirements into new product development and industrialisation , ensuring new products and processes are designed with efficient and scalable production in mind. Support the introduction and ramp-up of new production lines , developing operational standards, work instructions and training materials while ensuring employees are prepared for new processes and ways of working. Build Lean and Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organisation , coaching employees and leaders and facilitating workshops that enable teams to identify and implement sustainable improvements themselves. Measure and sustain improvement initiatives , ensuring projects translate into tangible improvements in productivity, quality, lead time and overall operational efficiency. What Drives Success You combine strong manufacturing knowledge with the ability to turn improvement opportunities into practical, sustainable change. You will likely bring: At least 5 years of relevant experience within Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a comparable manufacturing improvement role. Proven experience designing, implementing or optimising production lines within a manufacturing environment. Strong practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies , including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis and process standardisation. Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects, workshops and…