Operational Excellence Lead
Kenvue is currently recruiting for an Operational Excellence Lead.
Who We Are
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®. Our global team is ~22,000 people. Being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day.
Role Details
•Role reports to: Selfcare E2E Ecosystem Improvement Lead
•Location: Asia Pacific, Indonesia, Jawa, Jakarta Raya
•Work Location: Fully Onsite
•Based at the Integrated Healthcare Indonesia (IHI) site in Jakarta-Bogor, Indonesia
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.
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
What We Are Looking For
•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
What's In It For You
•Competitive Benefit Package
•Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation & More!
•Learning & Development Opportunities
•Employee Resource Groups
