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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Operations Excellence Leader

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGenoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy€45k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in operations excellence, process improvement, or a similar leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • A proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale process improvement projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive operations excellence strategy to improve operational performance (SQDC) and achieve or exceed business objectives, including assisting site leadership teams in tracking project timelines and financials and developing the sites' project pipeline.
  • Lead and mentor site leadership teams and staff by providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful project execution on time and within planned budgets.
  • Collaborate with leadership, including finance, to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities across the organization.
  • Oversee process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality, including value stream mapping events, Kaizen events, maturing visual daily management, project management, and 6S projects.
  • Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators to measure operational excellence initiatives' success to site leadership teams.
  • Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practices, facilitating workshops, and engaging employees at all levels.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, business management systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in operational excellence to drive innovation.
  • Prepare and present reports and updates to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and opportunities in operational excellence initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Black Belt or Green Belt certification in Six Sigma.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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