Operational Excellence Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of the production framework globally across ICEYE production sites
• Support process owners in developing and improving manufacturing processes and ways of working
• Act as a Lean Subject Matter Expert to drive initiatives and embed continuous improvement practices
• Lead selected improvement projects aimed at achieving clear, measurable outcomes
• Define and track KPIs to improve efficiency, quality, and process maturity

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, Lean, or quality
• Hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies in manufacturing or operational environments
• Proven track record of contributing to improvement initiatives with tangible results
• Strong communication skills and experience facilitating workshops or supporting teams in continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Lean training
• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or similar standards

About the Company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We own the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation, providing persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes anywhere on Earth. Headquartered in Finland, we operate globally to serve customers in defense, intelligence, environmental monitoring, and emergency management.