The key role of Operational Excellence Manager is to implement IOE (IFFCO Operational Excellence) across the various Manufacturing sites of IFFCO across the globe. Initially the focus is on Oils & Fats Division. IOE has 5 dimensions, Performance Management; CAPEX Management; Asset Management; Safety, Quality & Sustainability Management and People Management. Implementation of IOE will have a visible impact on the company’s P&L, Conversion Cost and Bottom Line. At the same time, it will make sure that our assets are taken care, customer/ consumer trust is built and environmental sustainability is ensured. This role includes diagnosing current performance levels across all the above five dimensions of IOE; developing hypotheses; structuring problem-solving and root-causing; devising workplans and executing analyses; developing actionable recommendations in well-structured executive briefs; and implementing these recommendations in a hands-on way on the ground – wherever the opportunities may be. In addition, this position should build strong cross-functional and personal relationships with Operation Heads across the company to identify and realize performance-improvement opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities · Own, plan, prioritize, and track IOE Implementation across the manufacturing facilities as per priorities agreed with Strategy/ AOP Plans. · Create ‘personal value-add’ by initiating, steering, and completing initiatives in his/her own ‘spike’ area of expertise, including leading by example and setting the high bar in terms of work quality and impact. · Deploy strategy for Lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma/ TPM as per need of unit. Provide strong quantitative / Qualitative analysis before jumping to methodology. Data is Key. · Structure the hypotheses into MECE components for methodical problem-solving and root-causing in an effective and efficient manner to tight timelines. · Create detailed workplans with a systematic iterative update cadence for Continuous Improvement and careful Change Management with key stakeholders. · Plan and execute – in a direct and hands-on way – the required analyses to identify the problem root causes and high- impact solutions, including the quantification of financial benefits. · Develop internal IP in terms of toolkits, fact-based Points of View, financial/non-financial models; and dashboards to share best practices across the organization. · Build strong cross-functional and personal relationships both inside and outside the organization to learn continuously how the IOE team can support the operations.