The operational excellence manager is a leader and facilitator within a team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a unified approach to the continuous improvement process at andrew, with the aim of delivering high-quality products and services through lean processes and efficient value-added practices aligned with andrew's high standards. This position involves organizational functions and cross-functional interactions with customers, operations, planning, purchasing, supply base, quality, finance, human resources, engineering, and any other applicable areas to support ongoing process improvement opportunities.
they are responsible for training, executing, and monitoring operational excellence programs, which include lean manufacturing and six sigma.
they must have basic knowledge of ergonomics, risk analysis, and environmental aspects.
they must also have proven knowledge and understanding to work on financial topics and projects such as conversion cost, labor cost, voh (variable overhead), foh (fixed overhead), absorption, cost per hour, standard cost, budget, and p&l.
a high level of knowledge in process analysis and improvement is required—identifying areas of opportunity, analyzing existing processes, implementing solutions, and measuring results.
this strategy incorporates required elements from corporate, business unit, and site-level stakeholders, including internal and external customers and functions such as operations, procurement, supply base, quality, planning, finance, etc.
•lean manufacturing: the development and application of world-class methodologies within andrew including value chain mapping, kaizen, etc. As applicable to the process (business processes or operations) or products within the scope of your responsibility to improve added value and reduce or eliminate waste.
education: to educate and train in the concepts of lean and six sigma manufacturing. Lean manufacturing
• responsible for implementing andrew's continuous improvement process regarding lean manufacturing. Working with plant staff to identify opportunities for improvement such as value stream, mapping, 5's, etc. Facilitates the creation of lean manufacturing calendars and guides for periods of 12-18 months.
• guide and/or support cross-functional teams to deliver lean manufacturing solutions across the enterprise and in the same manner incorporating best practices.
• guide and/or assist with corporate improvement projects, establish parameters and best practices and align with the company's overall goals in their areas of responsibility.
• working with peers to identify opportunities for tool improvement, such as statistical process control, experiment design, process capability, and others, providing support with training, leadership, and direct support.
• guide and/or support certification candidates as well as 6th grade project leaders through the company and in the same way incorporating best practices.
• guide and/or assist with corporate improvement projects, establish parameters and best practices and align with the general goals of the company in their areas of responsibility.
•timely support of the administration of the areas of continuous improvement related to the programmed calendar.
• identify opportunities and promote change with the management team.
• maintain awareness about the business context and profitability of the company, including budget problems.
• oversees and manages the budget associated with projects, ensuring adequate roi on projects while delivering solutions within budget.
• bachelor's degree in a related engineering field with 8 years of relevant experience.
• working knowledge of basic and advanced continuous improvement tools such as: lean manufacturing, tqm, six sigma, spc, fmea, 5 whys, control plans, root cause analysis, poka yoke, etc.
• ability to lead project teams across departments and/or cross-functional personnel located at various plants in north america.
• ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the right balance between meeting business requirements and managing available resources.
• preferred experience gained within a multi-plant manufacturing environment.
• bilingual.
• knowledge of quality system and ehs management system concepts.
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