How you will thrive and create an impact

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute the site's Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities, establish performance targets, and support strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
• Lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies across the site.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and value stream mapping exercises to drive operational improvements.
• Champion problem-solving methodologies including A3, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and DMAIC.
• Drive waste elimination initiatives focused on improving productivity, capacity utilization, process efficiency, workflow, material flow, and process reliability.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze operational performance data, recommend corrective actions, and develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track progress and sustain results.
• Develop and maintain standard work practices, visual management systems, and daily management processes across the site.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through audits, controls, governance processes, and disciplined execution.

Culture & Capability Building

• Coach, mentor, and train employees at all organizational levels on continuous improvement principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Develop Operational Excellence capabilities across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Foster employee engagement, accountability, and ownership of improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, standardization, and high performance.

Technical Project Management

• Lead the site technical project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Provide oversight of capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, process improvement projects, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and achieve intended business outcomes.
• Establish project management standards, governance processes, and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and corporate teams to prioritize and execute strategic initiatives.

Manufacturing & Process Engineering Leadership

• Lead the Manufacturing and Process Engineering team in supporting production, process optimization, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and throughout.
• Support new product introductions, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of manufacturing standards, process documentation, and technical specifications.
• Champion engineering best practices and data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance.

Training & Capability Development

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for site training and workforce development programs.
• Ensure training systems support operational excellence, safety compliance, quality requirements, and employee development.
• Develop competency frameworks and skills development plans for operations, maintenance, engineering, and support functions.
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen technical, leadership, and continuous improvement capabilities throughout the organization.
• Drive training effectiveness through competency assessments, qualification programs, and continuous improvement of training systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to achieve business objectives.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and capital projects.
• Align technical resources and capability-building initiatives with site operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with corporate Operational Excellence teams to deploy best practices and standard methodologies.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, supporting transformation, growth, and operational excellence initiatives.

What we’re looking for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, continuous improvement, or operations leadership roles.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing teams, technical functions, and complex business initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation, continuous improvement, and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing technical projects, engineering teams, project portfolios, or Operational Excellence organizations.
• Strong manufacturing operations experience within a high-volume or complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing organizational capabilities, workforce development programs, and high-performing teams.

Certifications

Required:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Operational Excellence or Lean certification

Preferred:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Certified Continuous Improvement Professional (CCIP)

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and problem-solving techniques
• Operational Excellence systems and continuous improvement frameworks
• Manufacturing operations, production systems, and process engineering principles
• Process optimization, capability analysis, and manufacturing standards
• Project and portfolio management, including capital project execution
• Quality systems and quality management practices
• Training systems, workforce development, and competency-based learning
• ERP and manufacturing systems
• Data analytics, KPI management, and performance reporting
• Change management and organizational effectiveness

Leadership, Business & Operational Skills

• Strategic leadership and organizational development
• Team development, coaching, and mentoring
• Change leadership and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen facilitation, and Value Stream Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Daily Management Systems and performance management
• Project management and capital project execution
• Manufacturing and process engineering
• Statistical analysis, data analytics, and decision-making
• Strategic planning, financial analysis, and resource optimization
• Cost reduction, productivity improvement, and performance measurement

Core Competencies

• Develop and execute site-wide Operational Excellence strategies. 

• Lead and influence organizational change at all levels. 

• Build high-performing teams and technical capabilities. 

• Manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously. 

• Analyze operational and financial data to drive decision-making. 

• Communicate effectively with frontline employees through executive leadership. 

• Facilitate improvement events and cross-functional workshops. 

• Develop sustainable systems that improve operational performance. 

• Influence without direct authority and build strong stakeholder relationships. 

• Drive measurable business results through people, processes, and technology.