Operational Excellence Project Manager

One of our clients, a global industrial manufacturer specializing in advanced infrastructure solutions for the water sector, is looking to hire an Operational Excellence Project Manager (OPEX Manager).

This rapidly growing company has R&D and production facilities in Israel and is part of an international publicly traded group. It develops and manufactures high-performance mechanical and electro-mechanical products that are widely used in water infrastructure systems around the world.

Job Summary:

The Operational Excellence Project Manager will lead cross-organizational operational projects aimed at improving performance, optimizing resources, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong experience in manufacturing environments, process optimization, and project leadership using lean methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional operational projects focused on improving operational performance, efficiency, and quality.
• Manage matrixed teams from engineering, production, quality, logistics, and maintenance departments.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects in alignment with company goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Implement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead engineering and operational improvements.
• Develop and implement annual and multi-year strategic work plans aligned with company strategy.
• Lead major initiatives such as future production system optimization and implementation of new engineering technologies.
• Define and monitor KPIs, perform data-driven analysis, and present performance results using analytical tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience managing operational or engineering projects.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing company is mandatory.
• Deep familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong ability to lead and manage matrixed teams across departments.
• Strategic thinking with a business orientation and ability to independently drive initiatives.
• Experience in data analysis and trend identification.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• High level of English proficiency.

Number of employees: 290.

This position reports to: VP of Production