We are looking for a Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager that can be based out of any of the following locations: Raunheim, Wohlen, Bergish Gladbach, Barchfeld, Bingen Brugherio, Liechtenstein, or San Polo di Piave. Global Operations continuously strives to improve profitability, resilience, performance, and organizational effectiveness across the end-to-end value chain. In this role, you are responsible not only for driving and governing savings initiatives across Oerlikon, but also for leading strategic cross-functional transformation programs across Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related business functions.

You ensure transparency, governance, and execution of savings and performance improvement initiatives, while also supporting broader operational transformation topics such as target operating model design, supply chain optimization, risk mitigation, sourcing footprint development, and crisis readiness. The role requires strong collaboration with senior leadership, business functions, regions,



and external stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into concrete initiatives, governance mechanisms, and measurable business impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead cost-out and operational improvement projects such as process optimization, footprint initiatives, make-or-buy, BCC, value engineering
• Support strategic transformation initiatives, including target operating model design, governance clarification, and cross-functional alignment
• Coordinate supply chain, sourcing, and risk mitigation topics affecting operational performance and business continuity
• Drive governance, tracking, and reporting of savings initiatives across Oerlikon
• Collaborate with Finance and business leaders to define savings targets, monitor progress, and escalate gaps where needed
• Drive crisis readiness and resilience initiatives, including backup planning and simulation activities
• Prepare executive-ready analyses, updates, and decision proposals for senior

📌 Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager (Brugherio)
🏢 OERLIKON
📍 Brugherio