Operational Excellence Manager

We are currently seeking a dedicated Operational Excellence Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives at Cabelcon, a leading manufacturing company based in Vordingborg, Sjælland. This position is open due to a recent organizational adaptation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader in its industry, offering personal and professional growth within a collaborative and international environment. We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible.

Your Role

The Operational Excellence Manager reports directly to the General Manager in Denmark and is part of the Company’s management team.

The Operational Excellence Manager provides leadership to his/her team to ensure high performance, excellence and compliance, including safety and contingency plans. In this role, the Operational Excellence Manager secures a high performing Quality operations, which among others, includes close co-operation both internally and externally to ensure continued high-quality operations. You will also coordinate efforts between Product Development (non-commercial) to Manufacturing and Supply chain (commercial) with the aim of preparing products for production and sale.

The Operational Excellence Manager takes the lead and spearheads operational excellence initiatives, operational strategy as well as efficient and timely reporting to the General Manager, management team and other key stakeholders.

Participation in Site Leadership meetings to ensure alignment with other stakeholders as well as company strategy. You will have 5 FTE in direct reference.

Occasional travel activity must be expected (10-20 days per year).

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in an international, growth-oriented company, with the chance to influence key business decisions and help shape the company's financial future. You will join a team of highly skilled professionals; all committed to supporting each other and driving success.

Key Responsibilities

• Active cooperation and communication across sites

• Develop and drive operational excellence initiatives, defining quality, in close collaboration with the General Manager and Management team

• Ensure accurate data-driven reporting, review and follow up on projects

• Risk mitigation and assessments

• Drive operational safety initiatives with full focus on zero accidents

• Understand customer landscape, working proactively with stakeholders to ensure product excellence and ensure proactive response to customer needs

• Work closely with Product Development to stay updated with products

• Proactively work to identify gaps to secure improvement initiatives in close cooperation with Product Development

• Drive excellence on site

• Collaboration with Product Engineering in Denmark on product management, new product introductions, product strategy

• Manage team, set individual targets and track efforts. Follow Company guidelines for Performance Reviews

• Perform internal audits and technical inspections to ensure optimization of resources

• Manage external site audits for ISO compliance

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in a manufacturing environment and at least five years of experience in a similar role

You have a well-structured approach to your work, a keen attention to detail, and a hands-on attitude while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture. Additionally, we expect you to have the following qualifications:

• A Relevant education

• 5-10 years’ experience from a production company

• Demonstrated managerial experience

• Technical experience, including compliance

• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Danish and English

• Experience in working with Lean and/or Six Sigma is an advantage

About the Company

Cabelcon is a market leader in providing high-quality connectors and cable assemblies, serving the communication and information sectors. We are part of Amphenol Corporation, a global leader in interconnect systems, which operates across a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of electronic connectors in the world, with over 75 locations across the globe.

Amphenol’s global presence and strong financial backing provide Cabelcon with the stability and resources needed to continue to lead the market and innovate within our sector. With over 95% of our products exported worldwide through a vast network of dealers and distributors, we are well-positioned for continued growth.

Cabelcon currently employs 60-80 people at its operational facility in Sjælland. As we continue to expand and evolve, we are looking for a talented Finance Manager to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

About the proces:

Step 1: Initial screening interview with recruiter by telephone or Teams

Step 2: In person interview with company CEO and recruiter

Step 3: Personality and cognitive tests

Step 4: In person interview with the company CEO and recruiter

Step 5: Online interview with US team

This recruitment is handled by HR-Afdelingen, Peter Dreier +45 61 46 40 18