Operational Excellence Lead

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

The Operational Excellence Lead spearheads the site Operational Excellence and transformation agenda, driving sustainable improvements in manufacturing performance, productivity, and organizational capability.

The role combines Operational Excellence, New Product Development (NPD)/New Product Improvement (NPI) and product transfer leadership, project management, and digital transformation, working cross-functionally to translate business priorities into strong execution and measurable impact. This role is based at the Integrated Healthcare Indonesia (IHI) site in Jakarta-Bogor, Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Lead the site Operational Excellence strategy, transformation agenda, and improvement roadmap.
• Drive LEAN, Kaizen, OEE improvement, productivity, loss elimination, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities based on operational performance, business needs, and value creation.
• Establish a strong continuous improvement culture with clear ownership and sustainable results.

NPD / NPI & Manufacturing Readiness

• Lead and coordinate NPD/NPI, product transfers, process changes, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Drive cross-functional execution from project initiation through implementation, ensuring manufacturing requirements and risks are addressed.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to enable successful project delivery.

Project & Program Management

• Lead complex cross-functional projects across initiation, planning, execution, risk management, implementation, and stabilization.
• Establish robust project governance, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, escalation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure priorities, dependencies, accountabilities, and deliverables are clearly defined across project teams.
• Translate project information into clear recommendations and updates for key stakeholders and leadership.

Digitalization & Automation

• Identify and accelerate digitalization, automation, and process optimization opportunities across site operations.
• Leverage operational data and digital solutions to simplify processes, improve decision-making, eliminate non-value-added activities, and enhance performance.
• Connect digital initiatives with the broader Operational Excellence roadmap to ensure technology delivers tangible business value.

Capability Building

• Build organizational capability in continuous improvement, structured problem solving, Lean methodologies, and project management.
• Coach and facilitate cross-functional teams in identifying opportunities and converting ideas into sustainable improvements.
• Strengthen data-driven decision-making and ownership of operational performance across the organization.

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a managerial or leadership position, ideally within Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Engineering, NPD/NPI, or Project Management
• Demonstrated track record in leading Operational Excellence and business transformation, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and operational performance
• Proven experience leading NPD/NPI, product introduction, product transfer, and complex cross-functional manufacturing projects
• Strong command of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, OEE, Six Sigma, loss elimination, and structured problem solving
• Strong end-to-end project management capability, including governance, scope, timeline, resource, risk, and stakeholder management
• Experience operating within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements
• Strong ability to translate strategy into execution, prioritize opportunities, and drive sustainable business results
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities across functions and organizational levels
• A strong balance of strategic thinking, people leadership, and hands-on execution, with the ability to challenge the status quo and lead change

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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