Site Operational Excellence Senior Manager

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Senior Manager role is a critical role as member of Site Leadership Team (SLT) at a Haleon Manufacturing Site.  This role is fundamental in leading the Continuous Improvement efforts for the Site to achieve its growth and profitability objectives, and the broader Haleon Value of to ‘Go Beyond’.  

Role Description
This individual will help drive performance improvement through HAPS (Haleon Performance System) as an Expert on HAPS, Operational Excellence tools and methodology. The role is responsible and accountable for the deployment and implementation of HAPS as per the deployment plan and building the effectiveness and maturity of the system. The Operational Excellence Senior Manager will deploy and embed the HAPS principles at the site to deliver the Business Strategy, improve Business Performance (Safety, Quality, Service, & Cost), by using a data-driven approach, and offering recommendations for improvement.  This role will also play a key role in Project Management and execution of Productivity initiatives that align with the Site goals.  
 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of OpEx/Continuous improvement (CI) professionals for both CI projects and daily Operations support
• Lead Site implementation efforts of the Haleon Performance System (HAPS), which includes Digital 4.0 tools
• Lead weekly/monthly efficiency & waste gap plan meetings, identify, execute, and prioritize efforts for the Site
• Be the primary Liason with Regional and Global OPEX Teams to support AboveSite/Corporate OpEx initiatives
• Provide savings justification for CAPEX savings projects related to Operational productivity and waste reduction
• Building capabilities of Site FLL and hourly workforce via LSW, SOPS, and CI training
• Daily GEMBA walks to identify safety, quality, efficiency, and waste opportunities
• Coach Site team leaders and operators to have a continuous improvement mindset & behavior
• F4G Program Manager
• Must be willing to travel approximately 10% for benchmarking visits, conferences, and offsites Complexity/Scope
• Span of Control = Team size > 6

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, with 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (5 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector preferred)
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Subject matter expertise in Operational Excellence systems, including hands-on execution of TPM, WCM, Lean, or Six Sigma project management  Demonstrated success leading complex Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in dynamic, multi-layered environments
• Proven track record of senior-level leadership, including experience at Site Leadership Team (SLT) level or in functional leadership roles
• Strong business acumen and external orientation, with the ability to align CI efforts to broader strategic goals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of the organization—from shop-floor teams to executive leadership
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, and project management capabilities, with a focus on driving measurable outcomes

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and articulate a compelling vision of future-state excellence and operational transformation
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build effective partnershi