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.