Opex Specialist

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles. The Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11,737 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 92 locations in 25 countries. We are looking for an: OpEx Specialist (m/f/x) Where we need you As an Operational Excellence Specialist , you will be responsible for transforming and optimizing the production process at our plant in Laives/Leifers (BZ). Main responsibilities: Maintain and implement Operational Excellence (OpEx) and RAPS (Röchling Automotive Production System) standards across various areas (value-adding activities, material flow, information flow and management) Execute and document OpEx workshops and events Identify and resolve improvement issues through root-cause analysis Apply methods to establish robust, sustainable and waste-free processes Regularly coordinate with supervisors, plant managers and internal groups Train and qualify value stream areas in OpEx and RAPS principles Develop and improve OpEx and RAPS standards and KPI systems Empower the organization to achieve cost savings and cultural change towards a lean organization How to convince us Educational background in a technical or engineering field Knowledge and experience in applying operational excellence methods such as Lean Manufacturing Previous experience in Lean Management roles, preferably within the automotive sector and in Operations Willingness to travel nationally and internationally The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and mediation skills, along with project management abilities and a problem-solving orientation. What we offer Individualized new-hire training plan, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, working time account, free on-site parking, company canteen, supplementary pension plan, supplemental health insurance fund, access to the Corporate Benefits web platform and discounts with local businesses Opportunity for professional and personal growth in a fast-paced environment with challenging objectives Consistent access to both internal and external training programs for personal and organizational development Certified as a Famiglia&Lavoro Audit-approved entity by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano The opportunity to work within a modern, technologically advanced production plant while experiencing the values of an international family-owned business Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Manufacturing Industries Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr