[FACTOR] Senior Operational Excellence Manager (all genders)

<p>Factor_, a HelloFresh brand, is looking for you as an Operational Excellence Lead (m/f/d). As Operational Excellence Lead, you will lead the OpEx team at our food production site and drive the continuous improvement of our production and business processes. With a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and sustainability, you’ll apply Lean and WCM methodologies to deliver measurable improvements — both strategically and operationally.</p> <h3><strong>You will…</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Drive impactful Operational Excellence initiatives</strong> across the site, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost</li> <li><strong>Lead cross-functional improvement projects from idea to implementation</strong>, using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving to deliver sustainable results</li> <li><strong>Partner with teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain</strong> to challenge existing processes, develop solutions, and turn improvement opportunities into action</li> <li><strong>Use data and operational insights to identify root causes, track performance, and make improvement opportunities visible</strong>, supporting fact-based decision-making</li> <li><strong>Act as a trusted Operational Excellence expert and sparring partner</strong> for operational teams and senior stakeholders, bringing new ideas and best practices to the organisation</li> <li><strong>Build and scale a culture of continuous improvement</strong> by facilitating workshops, sharing knowledge, and enabling teams to solve problems effectively and sustainably</li> <li><strong>Own and shape your improvement agenda</strong>, balancing strategic projects with emerging opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>You have…</strong></h3> <ul> <li>A university degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline</li> <li>5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, or a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or food production environment</li> <li>Proven experience driving cross-functional improvement projects and turning ideas into sustainable, measurable results</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving; Green Belt certification is a plus</li> <li>Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to use data to influence decisions and drive change across teams</li> <li>Fluent in German and English, with a proactive, hands-on mindset and a passion for continuous improvement</li>