Operational Excellence Manager

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job 

(This section is not inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned as necessary). 

• Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of the HPPS lean manufacturing processes and tools 

• Educate key people within the organization on the recommended approaches for continuous process improvement. 

• Lead training to implement identified strategies for improvement.  

• Focus on continuous improvement to eliminate short and long-term problems.  

• Build commitment and understanding of the HPPS lean principles to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization.  

• Assist in the development of the Value Stream Maps.  

• Facilitate the setting of priorities, objectives, goals, measures and metrics for process improvement projects, ensuring that these are monitored and controlled.  

• Ensure that a project plan is developed and agreed for each VSM  

• Specify the appropriate lean process improvement methodologies and tools.  

• Work with shop floor managers to plan and lead improvement projects.  

• Involve management in improvement projects in an effort to eliminate barriers to team success.  

• Provide guidance to sustain improvement changes.  

• Communicate lessons learned and best practices from improvement skills preferred to perform the job 

• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives. 

• Required to adhere to applicable TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements. 

• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations. 

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering  
• 5 years’ experience in a Lean Manufacturing leadership role 
• Experience in the application of Industrial Engineering principles and concepts are desired, preferably with Time & Motion studies. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. 
• Formal training/certification in lean manufacturing.  
• Experience of facilitating and training a technical work force.  
• Strong ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and worldwide entities. 
• Proven experience in implementing lean manufacturing tools in a manufacturing environment.  
• Strong knowledge of MRP and Microsoft Office software and particularly spreadsheet applications. 
• Detail orientated.  
• Strong ability to work independently. 
• Ability to travel as needed.