Manager Operational Excellence Plant

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J OB SUMMARY:

Drives continuous improvement efforts within the plant and warehouse in the areas of cultural mindset project execution and training to improve financial business results and elimination of waste. Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma Manufacturing to provide overall leadership for the plant in creating appropriate continuous improvement plans via Value Stream Mapping and Hoshin Planning and the deployment and execution of appropriate improvement infinitives via Kaizen Green Belt and Daily Management Systems (MDI).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs and executes all aspects of continuous improvement efforts in the plant including planning development deployment and reporting

Directs an ongoing educational effort to support the conceptual understanding and development of skills to achieve operational excellence

Assesses analyzes and implements solutions across the plant to identify and eliminatewaste organize around Lean processes and deliver excellence on safety environmental quality productivity and cost

Works with leadership to identify select and define specific improvement projects while coordinating with leaders to eliminate barriers and raise awareness as needed

Facilitates and supports improvement teams to execute significant process improvement projects while reviewing P&L impact and resource needs

Influences motivates and coaches individuals across the plant involved in operational excellence or continuous improvement objectives; mentors individuals to support them through the adoption of leanprinciples and the Sabert Operating Principles

Establishes and guides development and reporting of operationalexcellence metrics for the plant

OTHER:

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment safety quality product safety and legality security and regulatory compliance as applicable

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong working knowledge and depth of understanding in manufacturing and distribution operations

Deep expertise in Lean methodologies tools and processes; understanding of all types of continuous improvement approaches including VSM Hoshin Planning Kaizen MDI

Self-motivated resourceful and entrepreneurial demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement

Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skills

Strong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in sponsorship and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives

Outstanding and proven leadership and interpersonal capabilities; ability to collaborate broadly across all levels of the organization to achieve results with cross-functional teams

Skilled in coaching and team development

Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SAP etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree required in Engineering or a related field (B.A. or B.S.)

7 years experience in a manufacturing or distribution organization

Proven experience in delivering successful outcomes in continuous improvement activities

Demonstrated hands-on successful experience in driving Lean transformation to achieve optimization of manufacturing systems practices and processes

Lean Certification from a recognized institution strongly preferred

Required Experience:

Manager