The Manufacturing Excellence Manager is responsible for managing and driving the implementation of the UMS process, by coordinating the UMC activities for loss eradication within manufacturing context. S/he is also builds a regional/cluster master plan, providing UMS coaching for the plants, developing and managing UMS skill base within Manufacturing, and delivering UMS training.

The Manufacturing Excellence Manager supports UMS activities. S/he has a direct impact on Manufacturing performance KPI’s (AMIS) improvement (e.g. OR, OEE, ME Savings). S/he would interact directly with SU Directors and functional experts within the business and external TPM consultancy agencies.
Key Accountabilities:
 Drive UMS program deployment, including standards set up, development and maintenance of Skill Base and Awards Management
 Co-ordinate the self-assessment pre-ums Awards audits
 Establish a common methodology for implementing UMS in the factories, providing coaching and supporting training activities
 Maximize UMS similarities and synergies within the plants, developing action plans for effective knowledge and best practices transfer
 Expand the loss management framework beyond Manufacturing and have KPI´s for interfaces with Manufacturing (OR losses)
 Support the implementation of Sites improvement programs
 Support and facilitate success of RVSs
 Deliver appropriate training
 Digital Project design and management according to BU Strategy and Manufacturing needs
 Exploit new continuous improvement tools available in the market
Experience Required:
 4 years experience in general business.
• Appropriate functional / technical expertise.
 Strong UMS background is required (with strong achievements )
 Manufacturing experience is desirable.

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