Role Overview
As an Operational Excellence (Opex) Leader, you will drive the continuous improvement agenda across GPS by applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Your primary mission is to enhance operational performance, resource efficiency, and process quality through strategic planning, standardized execution, and capability development.
You will act as a change agent and coach for teams, helping build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. The role is highly collaborative, engaging cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption of Opex strategies and tools.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement Opex strategies aligned with business goals
- Lead strategic initiatives to drive performance and productivity improvements
2. Continuous Improvement & Standardization
- Identify, manage, and execute Lean Six Sigma projects
- Standardize and simplify procurement processes to ensure consistency and reduce complexity
3. Capability Building
- Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and workshops (Green Belt/Yellow Belt)
- Coach teams to build internal capabilities and sustain a culture of improvement
4. Performance Management
- Define and monitor KPIs to measure impact and progress of initiatives
- Lead regular reviews, track benefits realization, and identify performance gaps
5. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, and Schneider standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
- Implement control plans and participate in internal audits
6. Change Management
- Lead change management for process and technology transformations
- Drive employee engagement and manage resistance to change
7. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, IT) to support GPS-wide improvements
- Communicate regularly with senior stakeholders on progress and impact
8. Innovation & Scalability
- Promote adoption of best practices and digital tools
- Ensure initiatives are scalable across regions and functions
9. Capacity Management
- Establish baseline capacity models and optimize resource utilization
- Implement strategies to improve workforce productivity and demand alignment
Qualifications & Skills
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification mandatory
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in operational excellence or continuous improvement roles
- Experience in shared services or global capability centers is a strong advantage
Key Skills
- Technical: Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, process mapping, statistical tools
- Leadership: Team development, project management, change leadership
- Strategic: Business acumen, structured problem solving, results orientation
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Analytical: Data-driven decision-making, KPI management, performance tracking
Additional Responsibilities
- Adhere to Schneider Electric's values and safety regulations
- Support internal audits, ISO standards, and company policies
- Contribute to ad hoc tasks as directed by leadership
