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Then we might have an opening for you! At Sandvik Mining we’re currently looking for a Manager Global Operational Excellence to join us in our Ground Support Division.\nLocation: flexible in Europe or South Africa, in one of our entities.\nReporting directly to our Vice President Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, you will lead cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement lean methodologies to optimize processes. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimization, innovation, and global collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Division Ground Support.\nAbout our organization\nSandvik Division Ground Support provides comprehensive mining, excavation, rock processing, and metal-cutting solutions through innovation, digitalization, and sustainable engineering. Our offerings include advanced ground support products like injection chemicals and resins, meeting rigorous technical standards for soft and hard-rock mining applications. We embrace cutting-edge technologies such as connectivity and digital twins to enhance operational efficiencies and achieve cost savings globally.\nWhat you will be doing:\nPromote reconciliation of global business strategies and KPIs with operations globally, thus impact of operations on profitability and growth (bottom-line/top-line).\nDrive a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, lean and ultimately end-to-end process optimization across the organization.\nDevelop and implement metrics/KPIs and audits to monitor, steer and measure the success of operational excellence/lean/productivity initiatives in close cooperation with different stakeholders.\nThink visionary towards best-in-class production and end-to-end optimization.\nDrive standardization for and continuous improvement of core processes in the value chain to improve efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality whilst fully supporting HSE requirements and compliance.\nIdentify needs of education and training to improve the establishment of a self-learning LEAN Organization, thus building and developing a lean organization consisting of lean managers.\nProvides coaching and mentoring to team members to ensure they have the necessary skills to implement operational excellence methodologies (like lean, Kanban, 5s, six sigma).\nWhat we are looking for:\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.\nPrevious work experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment.\nProfound experience in operational excellence, manufacturing, lean, six-sigma, or black belt methodologies.\nA proactive, hands-on approach combined with a strong analytical and problem-solving mentality.\nAbility to communicate effectively measures and strategies, from shopfloor to management.\nStrong project management skills with the ability to lead intercultural and cross-functional teams.\nProven success to motivate and inspire others, creating a collaborative mindset.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.\nProficiency in MS Office products (especially Excel, PPT), Power BI and MS Power Platform is an advantage.\nWillingness to travel internationally as required.\nWhat we are offering:\nA collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment.\nThe chance to lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of our industry.\nOpportunities for personal and professional growth.\nThe ability to make a tangible impact on a global scale.\n Ready to make your mark?\nIf you’re a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and global collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. 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