*your job*:as the operations excellence leader, you will champion the molex operating system within our manufacturing unit, driving continuous improvement and operational rigor.you'll partner with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline processes, bolster performance metrics, and cultivate a robust pipeline of innovation projects that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.*our team*:you will report to the site continuous improvement leader and collaborate closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.our division is committed to embedding a culture of operational excellence-leveraging lean methodologies and digital tools-to unlock sustainable efficiencies and empower frontline teams.*what you will do*:- foster a culture of excellence by embedding people, process, and technology best practices- coach and develop frontline leaders in problem-solving tools (six sigma, kaizen, gemba, tpm, rca, poka-yoke)- lead value-stream mapping, gemba walks, and root-cause analyses to uncover and eliminate waste- track and visualize unit kpis; guide corrective actions to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets- drive a healthy innovation pipeline-balancing "just do it" quick wins, incremental improvements, and transformational projects- facilitate rapid-improvement events and ensure timely follow-through on action items- partner with maintenance, quality, production, and supply chain teams to deploy and sustain operational solutions- develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and improvement playbooks to standardize performance tracking*who you are (basic qualifications)*:- bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or equivalent experience- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or process environment- proven track record leading lean/six sigma initiatives; green belt certification or equivalent preferred- experience with microsoft power bi, power apps, power automate, or other process-mapping software- strong proficiency in data analysis and performance-metric interpretation- demonstrated ability to influence teams at all levels and lead cross-functional collaboration*what will put you ahead*:- prior success in deploying digital dashboards and visual-management systems- experience coaching and mentoring frontline teams in standard work and continuous improvement- familiarity with change management and communication planning in a manufacturing setting*who we are*:koch industries is a global family of companies creating real-world solutions that promote human progress.we passionately pursue market-based approaches to benefit our customers, our communities, and the environment.we value principled entrepreneurship, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.li-jr3