Senior Manager - Operational Excellence

Senior Manager Operational Excellence will build and develop NV Materials BU Manufacturing Operational Excellence as a lean organization consisting of energized teams working in standardized ways and together continuously identifies ways to improve our processes. You will be accountable for shaping the Manufacturing approach to Operational Excellence in terms of Manufacturing Work processes, Foundation work through the Northvolt Production systems framework, tools and methodologies, Standardization within Manufacturing Execution mainly focusing on Production execution and Maintenance execution.
The incumbent should be highly analytical and experienced with project coordination, using their problem-solving skills to foresee obstacles and provide information to support decisions. The role will also be required to be a coach to Opex team and Manufacturing organizations, builds a healthy environment to have open communication to support daily improvements within Manufacturing.
Role will participate in the development and training of Northvolt Production Systems and related methodologies and standards. Role will oversee coaching, deploying and driving Opex initiatives of building work processes, Lean principles, methods and standards in the manufacturing environment. Responsible to follow up performance and add on with needed Opex initiatives as needed.
Key responsibilities include
Display a commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Lead the department Strategic Focus Area work, including status follow-up and reporting.
Lead long- and short term strategic and operational efficiency actions and tasks.
Be part of annual objective setting and give guidance to other manufacturing managers to create smart objectives & KPIs
Act as Line representative in both local and global networks / forums.
Secure communication “platforms” to support collaboration and information sharing
Secure definitions and review structure of Performance Indicators within department and support All Manufacturing
Plan, document and follow-up actions from the related Management Team Meetings.
Lead competence development structure, including trainings strategy within department
Build organizational capabilities by champion, develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools and methods.
Improve site performances by supporting and challenging the workforce and local MT in direction setting, prioritization (timing, resources, and sequence of actions) and implementation of improvement activities to best achieve the targets for the key performance indicators of the yearly site improvement plan.
Drive and manage the improvement portfolio by identifying, validate and drive new improvement opportunities and promote the passion for excellence and delivering on commitment values.
Train employees in the meaning of continuous improvement and explain different KPIs
Lead development and deployment of lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM, Visual management, RCA and engage in training and development of colleagues.
Coach CI Specialists within Operations that can coach and further develop colleagues throughout the organisation
Responsible for coordination of Opex initiatives within Materials groups and with their counterparties in other areas and working closely with Manufacturing leaders and sites.
Responsible for trainings Northvolt Production System, Manufacturing Management System and other Opex initiatives.
Develop and deploy standard work principles and ensure high level of understanding and implementation, e.g. Work processes, SOPs/Wis, processes, one point lessons etc

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.