Director, Business Process Excellence (F / M /D)

at  Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, and Vileda Professional®. The company employs more than 3,600 people and hosts a global distribution network .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: Degree in Information Technology or Business; advanced degree preferred.
• Change Management Expertise: In depth knowledge and experience in ERP processes and its execution ideally experience in managing change during process roll outs.
• BPM Expertise: experience in successfully developing and managing BPM tools, processes, and integration.
• Languages: Business Level English and German.
• Strategic and Operational Acumen: Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in process improvement frameworks, including governance, standardization, and digitalization.
• Communication: Ability to work cross-collaboratively with diverse stakeholders from various backgrounds.
  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) is looking for a visionary change agent to join our team as Director, Business Process Excellence.
• This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Business Process Management (BPM) landscape by enhancing efficiency, quality, and compliance across our global and diverse business functions.
• Your Impact:
• Strategic Development: Guide the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes management methods throughout various functions of FHCS, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational strategic goals.
• Process Mapping: Lead collaboration with key stakeholders from the business functions to jointly define end-to-end processes, standards and guidelines that are aligned to the BPM methodology.
• Process Excellence: Establish and govern the BPM structure, driving a culture of continuous improvement, simplification, and standardization that is lived throughout FHCS.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Champion BPM through forming roles throughout FHCS and by providing the necessary technical tools needed to achieve successful outcomes.
• Implementation: Coordinate between the business and IT to ensure seamless integration and implementation.
• Change Management: Steer the adoption of BPM tools and methodologies, empowering process experts and ensuring organizational readiness for change.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all business processes comply with Freudenberg’s internal guidelines and control systems.