Opex Manager

**Opex Manager - Mexico**At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs - today and in the future.- We are looking for _Opex Manager_ who _leads the deployment and execution of the Operational Excellence within ISC _to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you?**About the job**- The OpEx Manager leads the deployment and execution of the Operational Excellence activities within ISC with focus on our manufacturing sites. This position supports and lead critical initiatives with the site teams and eventually other functional teams in improving their performance. The job includes being responsible for running projects, training teams, and guiding on the Nouryon standard processes. The OpEx Manager may eventually be requested to supervise other project leaders in implementing their improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives. The key focus areas are in Operations and Supply Chain Management. The scope of the job is primarily the sites in North America, but support on other regional or global initiatives may be required.- Activities in this role must be developed across functional lines to drive change and improve productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. The OpEx Manager must be passionate about continuous improvement, being a change agent, leading teams, teaching, and coaching. The job holder must be knowledgeable in Nouryon ISC processes, tools and systems, and also a Lean Six Sigma content expert, acting as a key resource on identifying improvement opportunities, running execution, achieving strategic targets and building a long-term operational excellence / continuous improvement culture.**In your future role as OpEx Manager you will**- _Deploy, drive, lead, and deliver the operational excellence programs and initiatives within ISC, occasionally could also be CI initiatives in BU’s or other functions._- _ Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate and run execution of improvement within sites and functions._- _ Serve, along with fellow OpEx Managers, as the technical expert on the use and training of Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and on the use of the Nouryon ISC processes, tools, and systems._- _ Act as a leader for the Lean Six Sigma practitioners in the region. Provide on-going coaching, support, and development to L6S practitioners._- _ Offer a clear sense of direction, motivation and empower site teams/functional teams to enable them to carry out their performance delivery responsibilities with confidence._- _ Build teamwork through engagement. Align team members by sharing information, tying their work and goals to the ISC and Company vision and values._- _ Deliver trainings on tools and methods as needed, throughout the organization._- _ Develop tools and models that will enable ISC organization to learn and continuously improve knowledge, engagement and use of operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma in daily activities._- _ Assist in the development and deployment of the operational excellence program and initiatives at the manufacturing sites and helps provide visibility of the program across the organization_- _ Be responsible for driving delivery and completion of key projects to bring value to the company_- _ Support execution of the ISC and Regional Asset Strategy_- _ Provide support and advice to define the specific scope for new projects_- _ Develop and deliver training and workshops at all levels as required_- _ Lead investigations and other initiatives working closely with the site leadership and site directors._- _ Lead complex, high-priority improvement projects, as directed by the OpEx Lead, to provide the right level of leadership on critical projects and initiatives_**We believe you bring**- _Bachelor’s degree minimum. _- _degrees related to chemical engineering, technical, supply chain, mechanical engineering or related fields are most appropriate_- _ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus_- _ Certified Green Belt is required_- _ Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred_***Have we got your interest?**- This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to _Rose Any Sobrinha_ and will based in _Mexico City with frequent visits to Los Reyes site._**About Nouryon**- We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.**#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers**- We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertising agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies._LI-Hybrid- Standard**Vacancy data**:- Closing date- Open until further notice- Vacancy number- N **Organization**:- Continent- North America- Country- Mexico- State/Region/Province- Ciudad de México- Site- Mexico City- Business- Integrated Supply