Operations Excellence Specialist

WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Operational Excellence Specialist supports the management of the company's business excellence program, tools and culture and is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve efficiency. Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks with the business excellence and other teams to improve systemsCapture real-time measurement data for MRO, capital and cost saving initiativesProvide appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metricsPartner with all divisions to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics to ensure sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements are metLeverage/benchmark best practices and drive implementation across the organizationDrive measureable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove wasteFunction as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all divisionsGuide and challenge cross-functional teams in developement and execution of continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the processAssist with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement for Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance Reliability and ManagementAbility to challenge the status quo and comfortable with managing ambiguityWorks with the business excellence and other teams to improve systemsRecognized as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Lean ManufacturingAssist with the integration of the company Lean Performance SystemSupport manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive plant and company performance improvementsWork with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities based on tactical planning objectivesWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEEDFinancial acumen and demonstrated ability to build trust and facilitate consensus among cross functional teamsStrong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influenceExceptional change management skills, specifically the ability to influence and promote cultural changeStrong data analytic capabilities for reportingExceptional analytical/statistical troubleshooting skillsUnderstanding of Shingo Lean methodology and approachChange management, specifically the ability to influence and promote cultural changeStrong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influenceMust be able to engage with personnel at all levels and possess exceptional oral and written English communication skillsEducationBS/BA Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or universityExperienceExperience with the manufacturing methodologies and practicesExperience leading and educating on Lean methodologies and Kaizen eventsSystemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions with root cause analysisMinimum 5 years of direct experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment5 years of leadership experience in managing a team, developing, and motivating staffBackground in manufacturing, preferable within a Tier 1 Automotive supplierWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Employee Stock Ownership Plan Incentive Bonus Medical, Vision, Dental Prescription Drug Plan 401K Pet InsurancePaid Vacation & Holidays Short-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Reimbursement Employee Recognition Discount Programs

Created: 2025-09-27