About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Sobre o Grupo Voith O Grupo Voith é uma empresa de tecnologia com atuação global. Com seu amplo portfólio de sistemas, produtos, serviços e aplicações digitais, a Voith estabelece padrões nos mercados de energia, papel, matérias-primas, e transporte e automotivo. Fundada em 1867, a empresa atualmente tem cerca de 22.000 colaboradores, gera € 5,5 bilhões em vendas e opera filiais em mais de 60 países no mundo inteiro, o que a coloca entre as grandes empresas familiares da Europa.

Excellence Manager 
Excellence Manager
 

Job Summary

Operational excellence is a key enabler for Voith Hydro's growth and profitability ambitions. Achieving this requires not only technical expertise but also excellence in our core processes-robust standards, state-of-the-art tools, and a culture of continuous improvement that increases quality, speed, and innovation.

The Regional Excellence Manager plays a pivotal role in driving these ambitions at regional level. Acting as the primary interface between the region and the global excellence organization, the role ensures that:

1. Global initiatives, standards, and tools are effectively deployed, adopted, and embedded in the region, and
2. Regional needs and performance gaps are identified, prioritized, and addressed through targeted improvement projects.

This is a highly hands-on role working closely with functional leaders in Sales, Tendering, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. The Regional Excellence Manager supports process definition, improvement, and standardization, ensuring seamless integration across the value chain.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Regional Needs & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and prioritize regional requirements and performance issues.
• Launch and lead regional improvement projects, ensuring measurable and sustainable impact.
• Monitor performance and embed a continuous improvement culture within the regional organization.

2. Deployment of Global Initiatives

• Ensure regional representation in global method development and tool rollouts.
• Drive adoption, training, and change management for new global standards, processes, and tools.
• Collect regional feedback and consolidate insights for global harmonization and further development.

3. Process & Method Governance

• Act as the regional arm of Voith Hydro's central method office.
• Support the definition, documentation, and adherence to standard processes.
• Maintain and evolve regional standards, templates, and tools based on global frameworks.
• Ensure alignment and compliance across the core value chain functions.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Facilitate seamless interfaces between Sales, Tendering, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Work with functional and divisional leaders to ensure consistent execution and operational
  discipline.
• Promote best practice sharing across sites and regions.

Qualifications
Degree from a recognized university, preferably in Engineering, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in leading an operational function (Sales, PM, Engineering, SCM,
Manufacturing, etc.).
Proven experience in process optimization, operational excellence, or business
transformation.
Solid understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies (certification
preferred but not mandatory).
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in a matrix organization; ability to influence without direct authority.

Preferred Experience
Experience in global or multi-regional industrial organizations.
Exposure to cross-functional process integration and system/tool rollouts.
Background in method development, process governance, or standardization work.

Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex scenarios and uncover improvement
opportunities.
Change Leadership: Skilled in driving change, addressing resistance, and building
momentum.
Collaboration: Strong capability to work across regions, functions, and hierarchical levels.
Influencing Skills: Ability to drive alignment without formal authority.
Project Management: Effective planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to operational excellence and innovation.