We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Global Process Owner (GPO) Production to support enterprise-wide production process excellence for a manufacturing organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can align global manufacturing practices, drive standardized process design, and work effectively with stakeholders across regions and functions. The role requires a strong blend of operational expertise, systems knowledge, and leadership skills to improve consistency, documentation, and execution across production environments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, alignment, and continuous improvement of global production processes to support operational consistency across manufacturing sites.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to document current workflows, identify gaps, and develop scalable process standards for production operations.
- Guide process implementation initiatives in collaboration with business, operations, and technology stakeholders in a complex global environment.
- Facilitate discussions with regional teams and senior leaders to build consensus, resolve process issues, and support decision-making.
- Use process mapping and modeling tools to create clear documentation, analyze process performance, and recommend improvements.
- Support ERP-related production process initiatives, including implementation activities and, where applicable, transition efforts between enterprise systems.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple geographies to ensure production processes reflect business needs, local operating realities, and global standards.
- Monitor process adoption, evaluate outcomes, and drive corrective actions to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Operations, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or process management, with electronics industry exposure considered an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years leading process design and rollout efforts, preferably across international or multi-site operations.
- Strong background working with enterprise systems in manufacturing environments, including SAP MDM; ERP implementation experience is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to map processes, produce detailed documentation, and perform analytical assessments to support operational improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio, along with experience using process modeling platforms.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting to executive audiences and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage complex initiatives in a matrixed organization, influence without direct authority, travel occasionally to global manufacturing sites, and maintain a valid passport.