Operational Excellence Specialists

Overview
We are seeking an Operational Excellence Specialists to join our Technical Services Department driving the Implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) initiative.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, minimize waste, and improve overall performance.
• Utilize methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for process-related issues.
• Map, analyze, and optimize business processes to align with organizational goals.
• Document and standardize processes across departments, establishing a repository of best practices.
• Implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS) to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, customer satisfaction, and cycle times, and lead initiatives to improve these metrics.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and present reports on continuous improvement initiatives, outlining progress, impact, and next steps.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend actionable improvements to senior management.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• You should have a minimum of 15 years experience within refining, oil/gas and petrochemical industries or big 4 management consulting firms.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in operational excellence.
• Knowledge of Operations, Process Safety, Assets Integrity & Reliability Management Systems.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Vacancy

3 Vacancies as follows:

• 1 with Knowledge of Operations
• 1 with Process Safety, Environment & Risk Management
• 1 with Assets Integrity & Reliability Management Systems