Senior Operational Excellence Manager LPT Americas
Senior Operational Excellence Manager LPT Americas
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Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA Group founded in Germany in 1881 is a global leader in engineering solutions serving industries such as food and beverage pharma dairy and more. With over 18000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929 GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA were not just building equipment were building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 years reflecting the strong culture growth opportunities and support we provide.
- Start strong Medical dental and vision coverage begins on your first day
- Recharge and refresh Enjoy 12 paid holidays including a flexible floating holiday and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
- Invest in your future A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
- Keep learning Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
- Live well Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
- Get support when you need it Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
- Save smart Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $140000 - $160000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.
The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set experience location qualifications and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
The Senior Operational Excellence Manager LPT Americas holds a pivotal leadership role in driving alignment consistency and continuous improvement across the this strategic and hands-on position you will collaborate closely with regional business leaders divisional stakeholders and global functional teams to implement operational best practices streamline processes and enhance delivery performance throughout North Central and South America.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading transformation initiatives influencing cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of operational excellence. This role requires up to 60% travel across the Americas to support implementation ensure alignment and strengthen collaboration throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Harmonization & Performance Alignment
- Lead the standardization of operational tools cost models and reporting structures across the Americas (e.g. Mission30 Engineering Design-to-Cost).
- Identify and implement localization needs and knowledge transfer from global Centers of Competence.
- Establish unified approaches to project execution production integration and business operations across all clusters.
- Channel feedback and improvement opportunities from local markets back into global operations to enhance regional competitiveness.
2. Strategic Enablement & Market Execution
- Partner with the Strategy & Business Development Manager and peer Directors of Operational Excellence across BUs to translate strategic plans into operational frameworks.
- Support the alignment and optimization of go-to-market strategies customer engagement and delivery models across the region.
3. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison between the Americas region and Global Production Procurement Engineering/Project Management Excellence and Technology Competence Centers.
- Drive initiatives to localize global products establish shared service platforms or develop regional assembly capabilities.
4. Transformation & Capability Building
- Lead regional transformation programs focused on efficiency speed-to-market cost-to-serve and customer satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training coaching and capability-building initiatives across teams.
Key Interfaces
- Strategy Business Development & Sustainability Americas: Ensure operational alignment with market and business strategy.
- Country MDs & Divisional Representatives Americas: Coordinate operational priorities across North Central and South America.
- Global Functions (Production Procurement Engineering/Project Management Excellence): Leverage global capabilities and standardization.
- Technology Competence Centers & Centers of Excellence: Support the regional implementation of global innovations and best practices.
- LPT BU Operational Excellence & Strategy Leaders: Collaborate to ensure divisional alignment and knowledge sharing.
Expected Impact
- Operational Synergies: Drive consistent processes and tools to reduce duplication and improve performance.
- Speed-to-Market: Accelerate deployment and scaling of offerings across the Americas.
- Stronger Global Alignment: Bridge local needs with global platforms and competencies.
- Resource Optimization: Enable scalable cost-effective operations through harmonization.
- Strategic Execution: Ensure business strategies are effectively implemented with operational rigor.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in operational excellence business transformation or strategic execution in industrial or engineering sectors.
- Proven success managing cross-border projects within matrix organizations.
- Demonstrated collaboration across strategy operations production and technology teams.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence across senior leadership.
- Fluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong asset.
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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed accepted and are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
