Founded in 2022, and with 1000+ employees and counting, Aira is driving the clean energy revolution by providing homes with modern clean energy-tech solutions such as solar power, battery storage solutions and heat pumps. With a state-of-the-art production facility in Poland, an HQ in Stockholm, Sweden, and hubs across the UK, Germany and Italy, Aira is well on track to install clean energy-tech into 5 million homes by 2034.
About the role:
As the Head of Aira Excellence, you will lead the development and deployment of our World Class Operations Management (WCO) program. In this strategic role, you will ensure its successful implementation across teams, coach employees at all levels, and drive a culture of continuous improvement in our fast-growing manufacturing environment.
Your responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of the World Class Operations Management strategies and ensure the compliance of projects and ongoing initiatives to WCO principles and targets
- Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of WCO tools and processes
- Provide training and coaching to employees at all levels on WCO culture, key principles and tools
- Create the WCO master plan and ensure the correct execution of actions and timeline
- Plan management reporting meetings and 3rd party audits, prepare the content and moderate the sessions
- Establish models to monitor and report against WCO targets to give insights on the progress to Management
- Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and developing action plans to address them
What we expect:
- Degree in engineering, production management, business administration, or related field
- Proven experience as a frontline manager in a manufacturing setting
- Relevant work experience, preferably in a fast-growing manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing
- First hand expertise within WCO tools and processes as well as establishing WCO concepts within different areas and departments is desirable. Both successes and failures would be an asset
- Shown project management skills and experience in leading cross-functional teams
- Experience with change management
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and project management software
- Demonstrated competence in coaching and facilitation techniques
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to quality
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Very good Polish and English language skills in spoken and written form
What we offer:
- Company car
- Two additional paid vacation days
- Private medical care (Medicover)
- Group life insurance (Uniqa)
- Meal subsidy (Smart Lunch program),
- Additional benefits under the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS)
- Flexible hybrid work model (depending on team needs)
- Opportunity to work with diverse international teams
- Participation in global process rollouts and the chance to directly contribute to Europe's clean energy transition