Operational excellence manager
the operational excellence manager is a leader and facilitator within a team, guiding teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and achieve strategic goals. This role develops and implements a unified approach to the continuous improvement process, delivering high-quality products and services through lean processes and efficient value-added practices.
key responsibilities:
* develop and implement a unified approach to the continuous improvement process.
* implement structured problem-solving programs that foster disciplined cultures within teams.
* identify opportunities for improvement in organizational functions and cross-functional interactions with customers, operations, planning, purchasing, supply base, quality, finance, human resources, engineering, and other areas.
* lead project teams across departments and/or cross-functional personnel located at various plants in north america.
* manage multiple priorities while maintaining the right balance between meeting business requirements and managing available resources.
qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in a related field.
* 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 train and educate at all levels of the organization.
this position requires excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills, ability to drive change where required, preferred experience gained within a multi-plant manufacturing environment, ability to facilitate with managers from multiple locations, willing to travel, bilingual, and knowledge of quality system and ehs management system concepts.