Director for Business Excellence

Do you want to play a central role in creating value and efficiency in our core processes? Do you want to help strengthen an area of the business our employees have prioritized? At Seco Tools we’re now looking for a Director for Business Excellence to join us. We’re a people company in the machining business – characterized by a genuine interest in our customers’ success, an inclusive family spirit and personal commitment. We welcome you to an industry that’s constantly evolving and going through major changes – an exciting setting to be a part of to say the least.
About the job
In this position, you lead the work to improve our operating model – aiming to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility of our processes, organizational structures and systems. By working closely together with key stakeholders in the organization and with a strong customer and sustainability focus, you define improvement areas, drive and support implementation of improvement activities across the whole organization. You particularly focus on ensuring clarity and alignment in the interfaces between processes and functions. The outcome of the improvements should ultimately lead to improved financial performance as well as customer and employee satisfaction.
Included in your area of responsibility:
Coordinate an internal network of Process Owners and Process Improvers.
Improve consistency, alignment and transparency in and across Seco's core processes.
Establish a data driven and fact-based way of tracking value creation and efficiency in all Seco's core processes.
Drive improvement initiatives to improve processes, structures and ways of working.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Compliance, Sustainability and Customer Experience to ensure alignment and perspectives are taken into account when driving improvements.
Maintain, share knowledge and coach on best practice methods.
Support internal and external audits and M&A integration activities.

We offer a flexible working location, although you’re preferably based at any of our Seco Tools sites in Europe.
Your profile
We’re looking for someone with a relevant academic degree and background in Change Management, as well as process and business development. Previous experience within a large company and an understanding of the manufacturing industry is valuable, and you’re eager to learn about our market and the opportunities and challenges we’re facing. We operate worldwide, and this calls for an open mind and cultural awareness, as well as excellent communication skills in English.
You’re analytical and structured with an eye for details and can zoom in and out to find a common thread in various processes – always keeping in mind how we work and see things from our customers' perspective. You’re a true networker and collaborator, someone who embraces open communication, strong relationships, and inclusive teamwork.  If you also have a passion for development and an ambitious drive to reach results, you will love this role!
Our Seco culture
Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.
Application
Send your application no later than March 3 , 2023. Read more about us and apply at secotools.com (Job ID: R0050471).
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Oskar Edqvist, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 616 80 34
Union contacts - Sweden
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223-403 23
Fuad Mucic, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)589-856 20
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)223-405 76

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist
Adam Frykman
At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that make metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees through shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.