Head - Transformation - Operational Excellence - Metal & Mining Business

We have been mandated by a large Global conglomerate into Metal and Mining business for the position of Head of Transformation - Operational Excellence.

Position Description:

Position Name: Head of Transformation - Operational Excellence

Department - Business Transformation.

Qualification : Graduate in Engineering + MBA (Operations & Finance)/ MBA in Strategy

Location : Angul ( Odisha)

Experience: 10-15 years

Purpose of the role:

Drive the implementation of transformation initiatives across Operational functions of the business and ensure effective change management across all key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop transformation initiatives across different central functions under the guidance of Chief Strategy and Transformation officer.

- Provide guidance and expertise to identify and manage changes to requirements and manage the upstream and downstream effects to changes.

- Reviews deliverables prepared by team and making observations directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from technical and operating functions.

- Facilitate effective implementation of all change management and transformation initiatives across different Operational Functions, and other relevant divisions across business.

- Execute and implement Accelerated Performance Improvement Program.

- Support the impact center process through Champions/ Facilitators against the target set and report the accruals of benefits for the ideas implemented.

- Identify Red flags through Impact Centers and ensure these are resolved in a timely manner.

- Be a guide in bridging any gap between the departments and maintain strong communications across stakeholders.

- Develops internal and external meeting objectives and agendas, while understanding the necessity of project standards and applies them consistently.

- Facilitate organizational initiatives by conducting Leadership and Mid Manager training programs with the Operational function.

- Drive Capability Building for sustainability by launching Learning Academy for the business

- Build and maintain effective partnerships with key cross functional leaders

- Work with all stakeholders to improve internal process efficiencies.

- Drive organizational initiatives like safety, health etc. in the team.

- Nurture talent and create talent pipeline in the team.

Competencies:

Technical

- Market knowledge

- Understanding of steel industry and value chain.

- Understanding of steel making process.

- Operational Excellence skills

Behavioral

- Ability to multi-task across Impact centres

- Strong interpersonal with effective communication skills

- Business Acumen with an ability to connect with the big picture

- Analytical Skills

- Drive to lead change management

- High tolerance for ambiguity