Senior Specialist - Operational Excellence

Lead deployment of improvement projects aligned with NBS Next initiatives Engage with all functions and organizational levels to teach, develop, and provide hands-on coaching Mentor employees in identifying and eliminating waste Serve as the conduit between the business and IT Develop, validate, and deploy related reports, tools, and process improvements Develop, train, and coach employees in Continuous Improvement fundamentals Compile data, manage databases, ensure data integrity, build reports, and improve information metrics and data reporting Define, execute, and lead short- and long-term Continuous Improvement strategy for IC S Business NBS standardization and global best-practice sharing Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and problem-solving projects with business functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost, as well as commercial and engineering functions Maintain the project pipeline supporting divisional strategic business initiatives Travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree 8–12 years of SAP experience preferred, particularly in Engineering Change Management, Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning, and Shop Floor Control 4–6 years of progressive Continuous Improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership, and ability to drive results Change management/transformational experience required Proficiency in Lean thinking applied in operations and transactional environments Experience leading process mapping sessions via

SIPOC

or comparable processes Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan Mastery of complex data analytics Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI, and SAP Ability to think creatively and analytically Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills Proven ability to lead initiatives collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment Strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multitask Ability to influence at all organizational levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work successfully in an office and manufacturing environment Ability to travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean thinking and change management, while effectively leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost. Proficient in data analytics and project management, with a strong ability to mentor and coach employees across various organizational levels. Highest-signal resume keywords Continuous Improvement Leadership SAP Experience Lean Thinking Proficiency Data Analytics Mastery Change Management Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Continuous Improvement Data Analytics Project Management Process Mapping Lean Thinking Engineering Change Management Production Planning Material Requirements Planning Shop Floor Control SIPOC Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Creative Thinking Analytical Thinking Multitasking Industry Keywords NBS Next Initiatives Process Improvements Data Integrity Project Pipeline Global Best-Practice Sharing Tools & Technologies MS Office MS Project SharePoint Power BI SAP #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor