Continuous Improvement Execution Manager

Customer expectations of service and agility are higher than ever. SHV Energy believes that an Operational Excellence culture is key to deliver on these challenging circumstances.

SHVE depends on improved results from the traditional LPG side of the business to finance its contribution to the energy transition. Operational Excellence is one of the enablers for optimizing the LPG contribution to fund the investment into biofuels and renewables (EM3, Sunsource).

To expand the Operational Excellence department, there is a need for a Continuous Improvement Execution Manager. As a Continuous Improvement Execution Manager, you will be responsible for defining, mobilizing, planning, and managing the End-to-End Continuous Improvement transformation in all relevant BU's.

The Continuous Improvement Execution Manager will work closely together with the CI Capability Manager and CI Managers from the BU’s. Together, they are responsible for driving the main KPIs of the CI program.
(S)he will report to the Global E2E Operational Excellence Director.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support BU's and HQ in implementing a sustainable Continuous Improvement culture

• Develop a performance-driven culture that enables increased efficiency, productivity, safety, quality, and capacity from the bottom up
• Work directly with key stakeholders within various countries to achieve buy-in and sustainable execution

Define the most appropriate Continuous Improvement methods & tools

• Identifying and developing the most appropriate capabilities per BU/HQ as required for driving CI
• Drive the adaptation of cross-BU best practice sharing and set appropriate standards

Provide training, coaching, and support

• Train and develop individuals and teams on the appropriate methods and tools
• Design a path for individuals and teams to better equip themselves to drive their improvement efforts themselves
• Organize global webinars to share progress, and good practices and get more individuals involved

Measure & Communicate Progress

• Developing standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics.
• Maintaining monthly KPI metrics & dashboard
• Researching, analyzing, and presenting data as assigned

Develop strong cross-functional relations

• Establishing trust and understanding to affect Continuous Improvements company-wide

The ideal candidate is a 'technical' CI manager with demonstrable experience in initiating, rolling out, and implementing CI programs. He/she has gained this experience in a decentralized organization. He/she also has CI experience on the shop floor itself and understands this dynamic. Communicates and operates naturally at all levels within the organization 'from shop to board'. Is familiar with cultural change and transformation. A person who convinces and connects through content. He/she engages others, takes them out of their comfort zone, and gets them moving. Does not shy away from the 'difficult conversation'. Is good in stakeholder management.

• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
• Black Belt certification or equivalent
• ~ 7 years of relevant experience in operations (end-to-end)
• 5+ years’ of managerial experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing Continuous Improvement plans into actionable initiatives & driving sustainable culture change (translating theory into practical impact)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills including a thorough understanding of how to translate business needs into actionable improvement plans in the BU's
• Excellent in stakeholder management
• Excellent ability to effectively influence and motivate all levels of the organization throughout our global footprint
• Hands-on experience in driving transformational change using Lean or Six Sigma, TPM, World Class Manufacturing, or a blend of these disciplines
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and change management capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of senior managers and subject matter experts

SHV Energy (SHVE) is proud to be part of the SHV Family of Companies.
SHV is a global family business, present in 73 countries with an impressive portfolio of companies: SHV Energy, Makro, Mammoet, ERIKS, Nutreco, NPM Capital, Kiwa, and ONE-Dyas.

SHV Energy brands include Calor, Ipragaz, Liquigas, Primagaz, and Supergasbras, and we operate a decentralized model that includes increasing global cooperation and centrally organized initiatives. Every SHV Energy company is committed to better serving the needs of its customers and being the energy supplier of choice in the markets in which it operates.

Location

An office located right next to the Hoofddorp station with great facilities and an open work plan.

• A competitive salary with a good bonus structure
• An opportunity to join a growing team where you truly get the opportunity to work in a broad range and make an impact on the projects you will be involved in
• Company car