Business Excellence Leader

Flex•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This newly created, full time Business Excellence Leader position will be based in Austin, TX (Flex Worldwide Headquarters), reporting to the Manager of Business Excellence. Will be in charge of continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization and enabling waste removal activities using Lean and Six Sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion. Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3. Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization. In charge of eliminating waste and create value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment. Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process. Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs Identify, Drive and Yokoten Best practices-based Kaizen projects on the accord timelines Conduct Industrial Engineering lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean culture thru out the organization by guiding and facilitating Continues Improvement Lean Deployment. Perform assessment of Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker (CIMT) Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps. Agile participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects. Transformation (continuous workshop in 90 days). Facilitate Continues Improvement Transformation activities through Kaizen, workshops, and Small Group Activities. Comprehend and use Center point portal as depository to enable data research and cost saving effectiveness Achieve Industrial, Lean & 6 sigma training & Certification in order to become subject matter expert in the organization

Requirements

Typically requires 3 - 5+ years of related industry experience, e.g. Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering experience
Must have above industry experience ideally from electronics manufacturing industry (or similar)
Demonstrates functional, technical skills as well as customer service attitude (external and internal)
Teamwork participation to enable project improvement
Demonstrates detailed expertise in complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas
Comprehends the strategic & tactical impact of the function across sites
Must be able to guide direct projects and business initiatives (ideal/optional)
Financial, research and statistical skills to resolve complex and conflicting goals (required)
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills, are required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate Green Certification of at least one discipline (Lean, Six Sigma or Industrial Engineering)

Responsibilities

Continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization
Enabling waste removal activities using Lean and Six Sigma approaches and tools
Guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion
Working as a change agent and driving lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3
Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization
Eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment
Utilizing Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques
Initiating process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process
Creating and validating processes/standards based on standard work and BPs
Identifying, Driving and Yokoten Best practices-based Kaizen projects on the accord timelines
Conducting Industrial Engineering lean and six sigma training
Accelerating the proliferation of Lean culture thru out the organization by guiding and facilitating Continues Improvement Lean Deployment
Performing assessment of Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker (CIMT) Operation/Supply chain/Office and driving initiatives to close gaps
Agile participation in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects
Facilitating Continues Improvement Transformation activities through Kaizen, workshops, and Small Group Activities
Comprehending and using Center point portal as depository to enable data research and cost saving effectiveness
Achieving Industrial, Lean & 6 sigma training & Certification in order to become subject matter expert in the organization