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Head of Manufacturing Excellence

Ajax Systems· Manufacturing
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Hybrid (Poland / Stuttgart)Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Head of Manufacturing Excellence responsible for owning and governing the Manufacturing System across multiple sites, driving standardization, process ownership, change management, and plant alignment within Ajax Systems’ multi-site manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain a holistic Manufacturing System architecture.
  • Develop, approve, release, and regularly review manufacturing standards and procedures (including Workstation Standards, Gemba Management, Asaichi/Morning Meetings, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Daily Management Systems (DMS)).
  • Manage version control, communication, and formal release of all processes and operational procedures.
  • Conduct audits to track standard adherence, manage non-conformities/deviations, and evaluate overall implementation effectiveness.
  • End-to-end Process Owner for key manufacturing routines (Daily Management, Shift Handover, Escalation Process, Production Meetings, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement).
  • Lead training initiatives and guide teams on adopting new or updated processes.
  • End-to-end ownership of all changes within the Manufacturing System (receiving change requests, assessing impact, facilitating approvals, piloting at facilities, approving final versions, updating documentation, and rolling out across sites).
  • Maintain governance boundaries and support Plant Managers in site-level execution, compliance, and local training.
  • Collect, evaluate, and integrate continuous improvement proposals from plant operations.

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering in a multi-site or global manufacturing environment.
  • Deep knowledge of modern manufacturing system tools and routines (Daily Management, Gemba, Asaichi, LPA, Leader Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving).
  • Proven track record of owning end-to-end change management frameworks across multiple plants (pilot to global rollout).
  • Strong capability in designing process architectures, drafting governance documentation (SOPs, Processes & Procedures), and establishing audit systems.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to influence Plant Managers, facilitate training, and drive cultural alignment.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing System ArchitectureStandards & Procedures DevelopmentAudit & ComplianceChange ManagementProcess OwnershipTraining & Enablement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.
  • Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
  • Fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and exploration of new ideas.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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