OperationalExcellence(OpEx)Coach–EMEA

At QAD | Redzone , we don't just provide software; we transform shop floors. We are the leading Connected Workforce solution in manufacturing, enabling factories to achieve hard dollar savings in productivity, compliance, and reliability within 90 days. We believe that technology is only as good as the people using it. That’s why we partner with manufacturing plants to change behaviors, elevate frontline workers, and drive sustainable operational excellence. We are seeking a high-energy, ambitious Operational Excellence (OpEx) Coach to drive end-to-end frontline transformations across our EMEA customer base. This is not a desk job or a standard 40-hour work week. You will spend 90% of your time on the factory floor, coaching everyone from frontline operators to plant leadership on how to win using the Redzone platform. You will simultaneously manage 5 to 6 customer accounts across their 90-day engagement cycles, spending intense, targeted 4-week physical onsite deployments with each. Note: Out of the three open vacancies, one specific position prefers full professional fluency in Mandarin alongside English to support our expanding APAC manufacturing footprint. Key Responsibilities * Drive Behavior Change: Coach, mentor, and influence frontline operators, supervisors, and plant managers to adopt Lean behaviors and maximize the Redzone platform. * Execute Onsite Deployments: Lead intensive, hands-on onsite implementations, managing multiple customer accounts through high-stakes, fast-paced transformation cycles. * Deliver Measurable ROI: Partner with plant leadership to challenge the status quo, tackle difficult site cultures, and unlock immediate productivity and efficiency gains. * Facilitate Kaizen & Lean Rituals: Run shop-floor continuous improvement events, coaching teams on Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Operational Excellence frameworks. ## Qualifications Qualifications & Requirements * Proven Factory Leadership: Substantial hands-on experience as a Plant Manager, P