Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency Manager

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors. We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level. As Reed Turkey, we are looking for a "Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency Manager " with the below requirements for our international manufacturing client. Job Description Take responsibility for the efficiency of operational and manufacturing processes across global locations, providing strategic direction with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean Manufacturing processes and practices across manufacturing operations. Ensure the effective management of operational expenditures and support manufacturing decisions with a strong focus on cost efficiency, productivity and sustainable performance. Identify and lead opportunities and projects that drive operational improvement and organizational change, while supporting the adoption of a continuous improvement culture across the organization. Monitor the progress, performance, and potential risks of continuous improvement initiatives and develop relevant reports and management insights. Structure complex operational challenges, develop countermeasure hypotheses, and conduct data-driven analyses to identify effective and sustainable solutions. Lead initiatives focused on the automation, digitalization, simplification, and optimization of operational processes. Review sales, distribution, inventory, and order management processes, as well as go-to-market models and ways of working and continuously improve related processes and systems to create competitive advantage. Define key performance indicators for operational efficiency, develop appropriate measurement and management tools, and establish corporate performance improvement systems. Ensure the reliability of manufacturing facilities and effectively manage asset reliability processes. Lead global coordination with business units across different countries on operational efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a key liaison between functional leaders across different countries and senior technical leadership, ensuring global oversight, coordination, and reporting. Monitor sustainability-related initiatives and relevant incentive programs, ensuring their effective implementation across global locations. Lead the transfer and implementation of global and local best practices across manufacturing sites. Support the evaluation and implementation of employee-driven continuous improvement initiatives and projects. Lead the development and implementation of organizational programs focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and leadership capabilities. Collaborate with quality teams to monitor and improve customer complaints, cost of quality, non-conformance management, audit results, and critical quality indicators. Strengthen collaboration across operations, quality, maintenance, technical, and supply chain functions, fostering a company-wide operational excellence culture. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, a Master’s degree or MBA would be an asset. Solid professional experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Efficiency roles within manufacturing environments. Proven experience leading operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing plants. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and performance management methodologies. Experience in managing cross-functional and large-scale transformation or improvement projects. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, asset reliability, quality, maintenance, technical, and supply chain processes. Experience in defining and monitoring operational KPIs and translating data into actionable improvement initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to complex operational challenges. Experience in process automation, digitalization, and operational transformation initiatives. Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and functional teams across different countries and cultures. Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and leadership skills. Experience working within an international or multi-site manufacturing organization would be highly preferred. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.