Interim CI Execution Manager Europe UK Focus

Location: United Kingdom (flexible base frequent travel required)
Department: Operations Europe
Reports to: Regional Manufacturing Director Europe

Drive CI excellence across the UK manufacturing network

Refresco operates a highly strategic and complex manufacturing network in the United Kingdom with several large-scale production sites playing a critical role in our European operations.

To strengthen performance execution and capability building within the UK we are looking for an Interim CI Execution Manager Europe. In this role you will play a key part in delivering Refrescos global Delta transformation programme supporting both short-term performance improvements and long-term capability development.

Your role

As CI Execution Manager Europe you are responsible for the execution of the Manufacturing workstream within the Delta program. You will work closely with approximately 43 plants across Europe with a strong focus on 17 pull-forward sites driving performance improvements in cost productivity and capabilities.

Your key responsibilities include:

CI Framework & Way of Working

Deploying sustaining and continuously improving the CI Framework RMS and standards
Strengthening CI governance tools and systems
Ensuring strong diagnostic capabilities across plants

CI capability & mindset development

Developing Lean leadership within Operations
Coaching Team Leaders Green Belts and Yellow Belts
Building sustainable CI capabilities and ownership

Performance & value delivery

Tracking and validating financial impact productivity improvements and savings
Ensuring alignment of performance data with Finance and Operations
Co-creating a realistic and bankable plan together with the plants

Stakeholder management & communication

Delivering clear dashboards and high-quality management presentations
Translating complex data into actionable insights
Acting as a trusted partner to Manufacturing leaders across Europe

Programme & transformation support

Supporting sub streams with planning risk management and delivery
Continuously improving transformation tools templates and reporting
Strengthening accountability and delivery excellence

What do you bring

Education & experience

Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration or Economics
Minimum of 7 years experience in Operations Manufacturing Maintenance Logistics Engineering or Continuous Improvement
Proven experience in multi-site transformation programmes
Solid knowledge of Lean Six Sigma TPM and/or Agile (Black Belt preferred)
Experience in project and programme management (certification is a plus)

Knowledge & skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including data and statistical analysis
Experience with design thinking and change management
Excellent coaching and influencing capabilities
Strong senior stakeholder management skills

Key competencies

Strong results and performance orientation
Effective business partnering skills
Behavioural flexibility in complex environments
Clear and impactful communication and presentation skills

What we offer

A key role in one of the largest operational transformation programmes in the industry
International exposure with direct impact on the performance of European manufacturing sites
Plenty of room for initiative leadership and professional growth
A pragmatic fast-moving organisation with short lines and clear ambitions

Recruitment process

Are you interested in this open position feel free to send your application!

In case of any questions with regards to the position you may reach out to Bas Versnel (Interim Corporate Recruiter Group/HQ)

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