Manager, Operational Excellence

What you will do

· Lead and facilitate improvement teams across the plant, utilizing processes such as MDI, Value Stream

Mapping, Process Flow Mapping, PFMEA, and Kaizen. Develop and maintain scorecards (Hoshin) to track

project activities, progress, and cost reductions. Train team on Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, TPM, Visual

Boards, SQDC, Tier meetings.

· Own and drive the successful development and execution of Lean Manufacturing projects from the

annual VSM cycle that is aligned with site goals and priorities (Hoshin).

· Train, implement and facilitate Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) process. Educate team members

on Lean tools and processes, ensuring engagement and alignment across all levels of the organization.

Validate via participation and auditing of site Tier 1-4 meeting processes. Mentor SME’s on lean tools and

improvement opportunities.

· Analyze and communicate business data to leadership, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Monitor and proactively address KPIs to prevent substandard outputs and ensure customer satisfaction.

· Share best practices across sites and document all improvement projects systematically for knowledge

transfer. Work closely with finance to validate project values and impact.

Education Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management or Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or

Industrial Engineering. (Required)

Experience Qualifications

· 4-6 years in plant leadership, with at least five years in a position responsible for driving Lean

Manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities. (Preferred)