Operational Excellence Engineer

Lincoln Industries•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Engineer drives continuous improvement and optimization of operational processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization. The person is a highly collaborative change agent who prioritizes effective cross-departmental communication and consistently delivers measurable results through data-driven decision-making and team engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, VSM, etc.)
Proficient in Power BI, Jira, or similar tools for data visualization and reporting.
Green Belt Certification or be actively enrolled in green belt certification training class
Ability to build teams, lead cross functional groups, and drive performance.
Strong project management and communication skills – shop floor through management
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Nice To Haves

PMP/CAPM certification or equivalent experience in managing complex projects.
Black Belt Certification or be actively enrolled in Black Belt certification training class

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of Operational Excellence, promoting accountability, innovation, and shared ownership of improvement initiatives.
Support the development and execution of the annual Productivity Plan, aligning efforts with business objectives and resource capacity.
Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between operations, engineering, planning, quality, and other stakeholders.
Conduct value stream mapping, process mapping, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve performance gaps.
Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements that result in cost savings, reduced waste, and increased efficiency.
Drive financially justified improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, labor, and material productivity.
Ensure sustainable improvements through effective change management, follow-up processes, and reinforcement of standard work.
Act with urgency, discipline, and clear communication to ensure initiatives are completed, embedded, and scaled.
Exhibit great teamwork and engagement with all key stakeholders. Create demand for Operational Excellence team.
Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.