Operational Excellence Leader (Fuel Design)

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

2d • $85,000 - $116,000

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Leader supports operational excellence initiatives within Fuel Design and helps advance continuous improvement, quality, digital transformation, and human performance. The role delivers training and coaching on improvement methods and tools, supports Operating Unit implementation initiatives, provides reporting, and interfaces with the Global OpEx Network. The position requires a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least six years of related experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, processes, tools, techniques, and criteria.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and connect them with operational context.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, methods, and metrics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and effect change.
• Strong foundation in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Power BI, data lakes, or AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training in Quality and Continuous Improvement, Principles of Excellence, A3 Problem Solving, Manager in Field, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management, FMEA facilitation, and workshop methods such as VSM, 5S, and Process Mapping.
• Facilitate and coach Flash Meetings, A3 Projects, FMEA and other quality tools, Performance Plans, Voice of the Customer, 8D Event Resolution, and Visual Management Meetings.
• Support Operating Unit implementation initiatives, including developing and maintaining the annual-objective Master Plan.
• Support digital transformation through process mapping and associated A3s.
• Develop and deploy tools and metrics to monitor Human Performance program performance and impact.
• Provide reporting on Voice of the Customer based on Net Promoter Score, Excellence System Rollout, FMEA, A3 Progress, Master Plan, and Performance Plans.
• Interface with the Global OpEx Network.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability
• Optional supplemental plans, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and dependent life
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 sick days
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Lifestyle spending account
• Employer-paid mental health support
• Education reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance programs
• Annual incentives and performance bonuses may be included

What This Job Offers

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