Job description
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that .
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Operational Excellence Director India Operations, based in our Vistra International Expansion (India) Private Limited, this full-time and permanent position is based in Mumbai, India and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Vistra Operational Excellence department and its growth.
Purpose of Role
The Operational Excellence Director is a senior-level strategic changemaker who plays a critical role within the global Operational Excellence team. This leader relentlessly champions continuous improvement and optimizes operational efficiency across the organization with a relentless sense of urgency. They collaborate extensively to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and foster a culture of excellence all while driving rapid results.
Key qualities and actions:
Senior-Level Leadership: Builds strong relationships, influences change with urgency, and challenges the status quo to achieve rapid improvements in productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Results-Oriented: Leads by example and drives a culture of urgency for impactful results.
Continuous Improvement Champion: Champions quality and a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborates extensively with regional and global teams to identify areas for improvement, develop data-driven solutions, and implement best practices.
Action-Oriented: Analyzes data, facilitates process mapping, designs streamlined workflows, and implements performance metrics with a focus on swift and impactful results.
In essence, the Operational Excellence Director is a high-impact leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are a catalyst for rapid improvement, driving operational excellence with a sense of urgency and a relentless focus on results.
Scope
Lead and implement operational excellence initiatives aligned with local, regional, and global goals, with a focus on delivering rapid and impactful results.
Analyze regional data to pinpoint areas for improvement and develop data-driven solutions that consider cultural and market nuances, working with a sense of urgency to address critical areas.
Key Responsibilities & Attributes
Operations/Functional Responsibilities:
Manages operational excellence initiatives across the organization, driving improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Analyzes key processes and identifies opportunities for enhancement. This includes streamlining workflows, optimizing technology utilization, and implementing improvements for both people and systems.
Collaborates with stakeholders to leverage technology for change management. Works closely with key decision-makers to ensure technology aligns with operational goals and acts as a bridge between departments to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes.
Plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic initiatives. Provides leadership and direction to ensure successful implementation of the group's strategic plans.
Builds strong relationships throughout the organization. Fosters open communication and collaboration at all levels to create a supportive environment for continuous improvement.