Leader, Global Operational Excellence

Skip to content Koch Home Page < Back to Search Results Leader, Global Operational Excellence Location(s) Shanghai, Shanghai Company Molex Career Field Engineering Job Number 190724 Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Global Operational Excellence LeaderPosition OverviewThe Global Operational Excellence Leader is a hands-on transformation leader responsible for driving the continuous evolution of enterprise operating systems through a holistic People–Process–Technology approach. This role leads both operational stabilization and business transformation initiatives, delivering sustainable improvements in performance, productivity, and customer experience.The successful candidate possesses deep expertise in operational excellence methodologies and a proven track record of implementing practical, results-driven solutions at site and enterprise levels. They will champion organizational change, influence leaders across divisions and functions, and ensure successful process adoption. The role requires the ability to simplify complex operational challenges, redesign workflows, leverage digital technologies, and deliver measurable business outcomes through scalable and sustainable solutions.Key Responsibilities1. Operating System Transformation & Optimization Lead end-to-end business process transformation and operational system enhancements across manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional functions. Design, standardize, and implement lean operating systems that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational scalability. Eliminate process waste, reduce complexity, and drive standard work adoption across sites and business units. Establish sustainable governance mechanisms and performance management systems to support continuous improvement. Identify and scale successful improvement initiatives across the organization. 2. Complex Problem Solving & Process Simplification Diagnose and address complex operational challenges by identifying root causes and critical performance constraints. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to simplify workflows, eliminate redundancies, and improve business performance. Develop repeatable frameworks, best practices, and improvement methodologies that can be replicated across multiple locations. Ensure improvements are validated through measurable outcomes and closed-loop performance improvements in quality, cost, service, productivity, and lead time. Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and operational excellence workshops. Build a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean thinking, operational discipline, and data-driven decision making. 3. Capability Building & Operational Support Develop organizational capability in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational problem-solving methodologies. Coach and mentor leaders, managers, and frontline teams on continuous improvement principles and tools. Conduct operational reviews, performance assessments, and maturity evaluations to identify improvement opportunities. Provide strategic and analytical support to leadership teams by translating operational insights into actionable recommendations. Qualifications & ExperienceEducation Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, Business Process Improvement, or Continuous Improvement roles. Demonstrated success leading site level process transformation and initiatives with quantifiable business results. Experience working within...