WHAT DOES A OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST DOES?

The Operational Excellence Specialist will align and drive Operational Excellence strategies that achieve efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement goals in operational areas through Lean Manufacturing tools, leadership of improvement projects, and development of internal capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

To support the Best 10 years of the Bacardi group, we need you to be Fearless, have a Founders mentality, and treat others like Family. You will need to know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with your internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and savings are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company.

You will need to be able to implement strategies, define clear roadmap with suppliers and drive actions while ensure continuity of business.

ARE YOU READY TO EMBARK ON YOUR NEXT MOVE?

·     Do you dare to be different?

·     Are you willing to question, challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence?

·     Can you work collaboratively and inspire others?

·     Are you ready to make your mark?

Don Facundo Bacardí revolutionized the world of rums. As the cocktail industry continues to flourish every day, we strive to follow his legacy and delight the most demanding in the industry - our consumers! That’s where you come In!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the effective implementation and execution of the pillars of Operational Excellence.
• Identify gaps and ensure that improvement processes are aligned with the plant's strategic objectives.
• Execute operational excellence projects with a measurable impact on OEE, costs, waste, and productivity.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives in processes, products, and operating systems.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions to strengthen the culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage and promote forums to showcase successful projects and initiatives within the plant.
• Consolidate Lean Manufacturing technical tools such as 5S, SMED, Kaizen, VSM, among others.
• Monitor the execution of the Operational Excellence Master Plan.
• Promote local, regional, or global benchmarking forums with other operations to share and adopt best practices.

SKILLS

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

• University degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Experience:
• • 3–5 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• • Proven participation in continuous improvement projects or Lean/TPM implementation.
• Technical Knowledge:
• • Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, TPM, A3, VSM, etc.).
• • Problem-solving methodology (PDCA, DMAIC).
• • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical thinking and results-orientation.
• • Leadership and influence without authority.
• • Effective communication and organizational impact.
• • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• • Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn.

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws