Our client is a premier international player known for developing sustainable chemical products looking for a general leader in process-driven manufacturing. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Operational Excellence Expert to drive a world-class continuous improvement culture across multiple international sites. If you are a master of process optimization who thrives on transforming strategy into measurable operational results, this is your next career milestone. This is not just a consultant role; it is a \"driver\" position. You will be responsible for the progressive maturity of the organization’s Operational Excellence (OPEX) system. You will partner with site functional leaders to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and anchor a customer-centric mindset in daily operations. Responsibilities: - Maturity Leadership: Lead OPEX assessments and define yearly focused improvement roadmaps for manufacturing sites. - Process Foundation: Implement and sustain foundational pillars, including Managing Daily Improvement (MDI), Leader Standard Work, 5S, and Problem-Solving. - Strategic Partnership: Identify investment needs and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce operational complexity and variability. - Digital Integration: Support the deployment of digital initiatives and data-driven manufacturing solutions (MES/Analytics). Requirements: Education: MSc in Chemical or Industrial Engineering. Experience: Proven track record in Operational Excellence within a process-driven manufacturing environment (ideally batch or complex operations). Technical Grip: Strong capability in process analysis and hands-on experience with manufacturing execution systems and data integration. Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. Language: Full professional proficiency in English. Added Value: Six Sigma Expertise: Strong experience in Six Sigma methodology and implementation is highly valued. We are looking for candidates who can leverage these tools to safeguard quality and drive efficiency.