The OPEX team collaborates with local teams to enhance plant performance, reduce risks, and improve the environmental aspects of the plants. The Loss Identification Criteria Referent works closely with the Finance departments of Saint-Gobain's various business units and the Operational Direction to develop models that help identify losses in manufacturing and supply chain processes. This involves defining KPIs linked to each business unit's individual cost structure, establishing process steps, and creating formulas to translate KPIs and OPIs into costs.

 

The mission of a WCM Global Champion – Loss Identification Criteria Referent includes the following duties:

 

Supporting plants with training and coaching on basic methodologies for all pillars within the scope of WCM.

 

Challenging and guiding plants to advance to the next level on their journey to World Class in WCM assessments.

 

Coordinating the requirements of the Loss Identification criterion with the needs of other criteria/pillars within the referent community.

 

Developing the software framework used within Saint-Gobain to support plants in better managing their improvement projects.

 

Sharing knowledge between local teams and communicating best practices.