Operational Excellence Manager

Responsibilities

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; 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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering; 5 years' experience in a Lean Manufacturing leadership role; 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

Nice to have

Experience in the application of Industrial Engineering principles and concepts, preferably with Time & Motion studies