Operational Excellence Manager
About The Position
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Operation Excellence Manager. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Faribault, Minnesota - In office Your Responsibilities: Develop and lead continuous improvement training programs related to Kaizen, quality, problem solving, and team facilitation techniques and tools Develop and coordinate the implementation of employee technical skills development programs and provide ongoing management oversight and support of these programs Provide coaching experience and subject matter expertise to others working with Kaizen and other Lean methodologies Act as advanced facilitator for Kaizen activities Provide training support for Daikin Applied quality improvement and Lean initiatives Act as coordinator for key improvement initiatives Provide leadership support in the areas of continuous improvement and operational excellence to all Daikin locations in North America Maintain records of all improvement activities and participants Your Qualifications: 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field 6-8 years of experience in Quality or a related field 4+ years of people leading experience Familiar with Kaizen improvement processes and the Toyota Production System (preferred) Your Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer match Paid time off and company paid holidays Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $148,800 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Requirements
- 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 6-8 years of experience in Quality or a related field
- 4+ years of people leading experience
- Familiar with Kaizen improvement processes and the Toyota Production System (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead continuous improvement training programs related to Kaizen, quality, problem solving, and team facilitation techniques and tools
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of employee technical skills development programs and provide ongoing management oversight and support of these programs
- Provide coaching experience and subject matter expertise to others working with Kaizen and other Lean methodologies
- Act as advanced facilitator for Kaizen activities
- Provide training support for Daikin Applied quality improvement and Lean initiatives
- Act as coordinator for key improvement initiatives
- Provide leadership support in the areas of continuous improvement and operational excellence to all Daikin locations in North America
- Maintain records of all improvement activities and participants
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
