Position Summary:

The Regional Operations Excellence Lead will drive partnerships with plant leadership, global operational excellence network and regional leadership to actively co create and implement global operational excellence programs in support of company’s goals and objectives. The role builds Operational Excellence capabilities and provides coaching and expertise on the global operational excellence program increasing overall organization competencies.

The day-to-day job will include (not limited to):

• Design and executes the Operational Excellence Regional Roadmap

• Standardize and harmonize Operational Excellence program Management process, methodology, tools, training, and reporting across the region

• Supports and contribute to annual KPI definition and supporting key initiatives (inclusive of productivity Operational Excellence projects)

• Contributes in transforming the regional culture to a high performance culture through an effective leadership and communication across the organization.

• Actively train and coach the manufacturing community on Operational Excellence best practices

• Manage the value creation and buy-in at all levels of the organization driving company’s major Operational Excellence based transformation programs and projects.

The candidate will leverage the global operational excellence model, continuous improvement tools and techniques to achieve the overall strategy, objectives, and related performance metrics.

Job Description:

• Deliver Operational Excellence by assisting in the development and deployment of the Operational Excellence Strategy

• Review regional plant capabilities (e.g., technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, Warehousing) in order to recommend process improvements

• Enable productivity and cost reduction initiatives, in a structured sustainable way, that simplifies business processes while achieving challenging targets.

• Through active participation and shop floor engagement, support proactive performance management and the daily monitoring of KPIs.  Support weekly and monthly performance monitoring, analysis and reporting.

• Support Engineering teams and Manufacturing Leadership in the development of Strategic investment plans through direct participation in risk mitigation efforts for capacity and capability gaps as well as, interaction with site-based Commercialization teams, Innovation Engineering teams, and Central Engineering Excellence resources.

• Ensure the sharing and driving of best practices and lessons learned (internal / external).  Leverage use of global communication platforms to fill the pipeline with new ideas and best practices, as well as providing the supply chain network with local CI success stories and initiatives. Lead, teach, and coach associates at all levels on Lean Manufacturing processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree (or equivalent experience) in business, engineering, or scientific equivalent

5+ years in Continuous improvement (Lean, Total Productive Management, and 6 sigma), from leading companies in CI.

50% Travel Time

Who you are:

• An experienced manufacturing/capabilities  leader

• A relationship builder comfortable in cross functional /matrixial environment

• A strategic problem solver with an ability to prioritize multiple and competing priorities

• An inclusive leader with a sharp ability to develop organization’s competencies and skillsets.

What you bring to the job:

• Mastery in Operational Excellence best in class practices (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma…)

• Core manufacturing experience (ideally on a fast-paced environment)

• Proven track record in deployment and management of multi-faceted programs/organizations/operations in broad scale

•  Experience in developing and deploying strategic plans & associated change management activities

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.