Operations and Innovation Excellence Manager (US)

Siemens Energy

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering or Operations Management.
  • 7+ years of experience in Operations Excellence or related areas.
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Advanced analytical skills for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean transformation initiatives across various operational areas.
  • Document and optimize processes to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct VSM to identify waste and enhance processes.
  • Implement automation and digitalization to streamline operations.
  • Use data analytics and AI tools to drive operational improvements.
  • Collaborate with teams to maximize impact across the organization.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join us as the Operations Excellence & Innovation Manager, where you will drive transformational improvements across operations, project execution, and support functions. Imagine partnering with business leaders to enhance operational performance, eliminate waste, and elevate customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead cross-functional initiatives utilizing Lean principles, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Process Mining, and Digital Transformation tools to achieve measurable enhancements in quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our operations and ensuring we meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead Lean transformation initiatives across operations, project execution, logistics, procurement, and support functions.
  • Develop, document, and optimize processes across multiple sub-regions to enhance efficiency.
  • Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify waste and improve end-to-end processes.
  • Identify and implement automation and digitalization opportunities to streamline operations.
  • Leverage data analytics, artificial intelligence, process mining, and workflow automation tools to drive improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maximize impact across the organization.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 7 or more years of experience in Operations Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Transformation leadership. Those with more experience may be considered for a higher level, and vice versa.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives with measurable results.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills to drive initiatives forward.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities to tackle complex challenges.
Travel, as required.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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