Ecolab is seeking an Enterprise Excellence Leader based in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogotá (Colombia) or Perú (Lima)
About the Role
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven leader to drive Enterprise Excellence across Latin America South, Central & Caribbean (LASC). In this role, you will lead business transformation initiatives, accelerate growth, and improve operational efficiency through Lean methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior leadership to shape the future of the region.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the Enterprise Excellence strategy across LASC
• Drive Lean / Operational Excellence transformation
• Manage high-impact regional programs and projects
• Accelerate growth and improve productivity
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities
• Implement governance, KPIs and performance tracking
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Projects This Role Would Lead
• Lean transformation and productivity initiatives
• Enterprise Excellence governance and KPI deployment
• Cross-functional process improvement programs
• Capability building and best-practice standardization
• Digital enablement, dashboards, and automation projects
What We’re Looking For
• +4 years in transformation, consulting, or operational excellence
• Strong Lean / Continuous Improvement background
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
• Experience with DMAIC, Kaizen, VSM, RCA, and 5S
• Experience with governance, KPIs, and performance tracking
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Power BI, automation, or digital tools experience is a plus
• Advanced English and strong communication skills
• Change management and capability building experience
Why Join Ecolab
• Be part of a high-impact regional transformation
• Work closely with senior leadership
• Drive real business impact across multiple countries
• Grow your leadership and strategic capabilities in a global company
About Ecolab
Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. We help our customers succeed while protecting people and the resources vital to life.
Skills Required
- 4+ years in transformation, consulting, or operational excellence
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Experience with DMAIC, Kaizen, VSM, RCA, and 5S
- Experience with governance, KPIs, and performance tracking
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Change management and capability building experience
- Black Belt preferred
- Power BI, automation, or digital tools experience is a plus
- Advanced English and strong communication skills
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
