Engineering Excellence Manager

Placon Corporation • Madison, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven Engineering Excellence Manager to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, increase efficiency, and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role will identify opportunities, implement best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or operational excellence, preferably in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements.
• Ability to influence and engage across all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution skills.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Change leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Continuous learning and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
• Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other CI initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Analyze performance data to identify improvement opportunities across operations, supply chain, production, and administrative processes.
• Develop and manage the organization's continuous improvement roadmap.
• Partner with leadership to align CI initiatives with business goals.
• Establish measurable KPIs and track performance improvements.
• Mentor and coach employees in CI tools, methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability.
• Drive adoption of new processes and systems, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to overcome resistance and sustain improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level