Operational Excellence Manager M - F H/F AGL Group

Responsibilities include:
-Build a register of issues to be addressed in the organization and assess the impact of potential projects.
-Prioritize and plan OpEx projects, define methodologies according to issues, allocate resources to projects.
-Build a network of OpEx partners to multiply the number of projects and actions the organization can undertake.
-Develop "day-to-day OpEx" skills (visual management, operational standards, problem solving) of operations managers through training and coaching.
-Gradually train all employees at the right level to support culture change.
-Provide day-to-day coaching for improvement projects and other ongoing OpEx actions and directly lead critical projects.
-Mobilize the executive committee to prioritize actions in line with the strategy and drive executive committee involvement on the shop floor.
-Communicate and raise awareness of Operational Excellence initiatives (e.g. Gemba tour, Kazen challenges)
-Draw inspiration from improvement initiatives implemented across other AGL subsidiaries and capitalize on actions undertaken within AGL Tanzania to share with the AGL Group ExOp community.

SKILLS

-Strong operational excellence experience in any sector
-Proven track record of successful applications of Lean methods and tools
-Experience in strategically deploying operational excellence within a site or a
company
-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification desirable
-Proven leadership skills; ability to persuade and mobilize at all levels
-Strong field orientation and results orientation
-Knowledge of logistics and shipping operations is a plus

Africa Global Logistics Tanzania Limited (AGL) is the leading Logistics and Transport operator in Tanzania with a workforce of 300 employees. AGL Tanzania offers solutions in value-added Warehousing Management, Transportation, Cargo & Freight Services and Project Management. AGL Tanzania recognises and embraces diversity, equity and inclusiveness which is depicted on our multi-cultural workforce. The company head office is in Dar es salaam with presence in key border points in Tanzania including Arusha, Tunduma, Kigoma, Kasumulu, Rusumo, Kabanga, Mwanza and Tangaa. We embrace our identity with our Group's core values and believe that our people are at the heart of our competitive advantage. Your career starts with AGL Tanzania Limited!