Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Plant-based Manufacturing Excellence Managers across the EMEA region to deploy and sustain a lean-based Manufacturing Excellence model
• Define and execute deployment strategies, including planning, training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate change management to ensure effective adoption and long-term sustainment of Lean thinking
• Lead strategic and operational improvement projects from identification and analysis through implementation
• Deliver measurable manufacturing cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Partner with regional leadership to align initiatives with organizational priorities
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and benchmarking across the region

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience deploying Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing and leading others, ideally within a matrix organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end
• Solid working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Understanding of financial statements and manufacturing cost drivers
• Experience with coaching, training, and capability development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English

About the Company

Ball is a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging, including endlessly recyclable cans, cups, and aerosol bottles. With over 16,000 global team members, we are committed to contributing to a better community, society, and world through sustainable product leadership.