Head of Strategy and Operations Excellence

This role leads the strategic transformation of our global manufacturing network, shaping footprint strategy, driving operational excellence, and steering high-impact initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and resilience across ET&A. You will influence the global agenda, collaborate closely with executive leadership, and own programs where strategy, operations, and innovation converge. This full-time position is available from February 1, 2026. Required travel is up to 20%.

• Own all end-to-end strategic initiatives across Global Manufacturing ET&A, including footprint strategy, cost reduction programs, production system evolution, and enterprise-level transformation projects.
• Drive initiatives such as China Strategy, restructuring programs, capability building, and resilience development, ensuring long-term operational excellence and strategic clarity.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of Business Developers, Project Managers, and Program Managers, fostering entrepreneurial problem solving and high performance delivery.
• Align priorities, translate strategy into action, and influence senior stakeholders across functions and regions as a strategic partner to the Global Head Manufacturing ET&A.
• Collaborate with Smart Manufacturing and GM F&P teams to shape the future of manufacturing systems, accelerate digital and lean maturity, and embed modern production system standards globally.
• Create measurable business value by improving efficiency, enabling growth, and strengthening the manufacturing footprint for future challenges.