Business Improvement Manager

Nampak, a leader in the packaging industry, is seeking a dynamic Business Improvement Manager to spearhead Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) initiatives across our operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and have a passion for innovation and efficiency, this role is for you.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Champion Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Develop stakeholder capabilities and foster a collaborative, problem-solving culture.
• Drive performance improvements through key performance indicators (KPIs).

Knowledge Management

• Train teams in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage a shared learning database and implement best practices across sites.

Project Management & Cost Saving

• Lead and facilitate Profit Improvement Projects (PIPs) to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Conduct loss and waste analysis to resolve systemic challenges.
• Benchmark world-class practices and organize shared learning events.

Coaching & Mentoring

• Train and empower site leaders in change management.
• Mentor talent pipeline and support leadership development programs.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to governance standards and compliance with quality policies.
• Perform maturity assessments and maintain manufacturing high-performance dashboards.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• 6-8 years in manufacturing, including 2+ years in management.
• Expertise in World Class Manufacturing methodologies and change management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in project management, coaching, and leadership.
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Lean and Six Sigma certifications (advantageous).