Head of Manufacturing Excellence

Location: Poland; Stuttgart Workplace: onsite Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5, 000 specialists. The best software combined with powerful hardware has forever changed the perception of security systems for users and industry professionals. Being recognized at the biggest specialized exhibitions such as IFSEC, Expoprotection and Intersec, as well as winning prestigious awards from industry-leading media like PSI magazine and GIT SECURITY, today Ajax is one of the most awarded security systems in Europe. Ajax Systems production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements. Responsibilities: 1. Manufacturing Standards & Governance System Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain a holistic Manufacturing System architecture. Standardization: Develop, approve, release, and regularly review manufacturing standards and procedures (including Workstation Standards, Gemba Management, Asaichi/Morning Meetings, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Daily Management Systems (DMS)). Documentation Lifecycle: Manage version control, communication, and formal release of all processes and operational procedures. Audit & Compliance: Conduct audits to track standard adherence, manage non-conformities/deviations, and evaluate overall implementation effectiveness. 2. Process Ownership Core Process Ownership: Serve as the end-to-end Process Owner for key manufacturing routines, including: Daily Management, Shift Handover, Escalation Process, Production Meetings, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement . Enablement & Training: Lead training initiatives and guide teams on adopting new or updated processes. 3. Change Management Ownership End-to-end ownership of all changes within the Manufacturing System, including: Receiving change requests and assessing operational impact. Facilitating approvals and running pilot testing at designated facilities. Approving final versions, updating standard documentation, and orchestrating full rollout across all sites. 4. Plant Alignment & Governance Maintain clear governance boundaries: establish corporate framework standards while supporting Plant Managers in site-level execution, compliance, and local training. Collect, evaluate, and integrate continuous improvement proposals originating from plant operations. Requirements: Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering within a multi-site or global manufacturing environment. Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern manufacturing system tools and routines (Daily Management, Gemba, Asaichi, LPA, Leader Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving). Change Management: Proven track record of owning end-to-end change management frameworks across multiple plants (from pilot execution to global rollout). Process Design: Strong capability in designing process architectures, drafting clear governance documentation (SOPs, Processes & Procedures), and establishing audit systems. Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to influence Plant Managers, facilitate training, and drive cultural alignment. We Offer: Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers. Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact. Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new ideas.