Operational Excellence Manager
About The Position
Join our Danbury, CT team as an Operational Excellence Manager. We are looking for someone to guide, maintain,and monitor the operational excellence program and activities, ensuring integration and coordination with the OpEx leadership, in the areas of Strategy Alignment, Innovation, Optimized Processes & Tools, Common Measurement, Bench Strength, and more.What You Will Do Manage opportunities identified for improvement using Operational Excellence principles and methodologies Oversee process improvement events, define and monitor performance metrics, foster culture, and mentor quality team Provide subject matter expertise in structured problem solving & root cause analysis, leading complex investigations and teaching/coaching others in problem solving methodology Utilizing dashboards and KPI’s, track performance of Operational Excellence Cost Savings and project goals Manage execution in support of 5S, Visual Controls, Risk Management, Change Management, and StrategyDeployment Develop and maintain integrated project plans Effectively communicate with team members, senior leaders and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with projects, as well as ensure team members are aware of integrated project timeline Manage the Quality and Lean Six Sigma strategy to facilitate continuous production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements Ensure OpEx standards (e.g., DMAIC, Lean, Root Cause Analysis) are being used for problem solving (tools and methods) and daily continuous improvement Champion use of KPI / metric management for data-based decision making Improve overall business operations focusing on material flow, line balancing, lineside material presentation, and on deployment, and other lean manufacturing principles and practices Provide training in support of operational excellence objectives and the execution of chartered projects Support Corrective Action Request responses and share best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of five years experience focused in Lean Practice and Problem Solving or Operational Excellence
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate continous improvement activities and events including training
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills
- U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certification is desired in ASQ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Responsibilities
- Manage opportunities identified for improvement using Operational Excellence principles and methodologies
- Oversee process improvement events, define and monitor performance metrics, foster culture, and mentor quality team
- Provide subject matter expertise in structured problem solving & root cause analysis, leading complex investigations and teaching/coaching others in problem solving methodology
- Utilizing dashboards and KPI’s, track performance of Operational Excellence Cost Savings and project goals
- Manage execution in support of 5S, Visual Controls, Risk Management, Change Management, and StrategyDeployment
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans
- Effectively communicate with team members, senior leaders and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with projects, as well as ensure team members are aware of integrated project timeline
- Manage the Quality and Lean Six Sigma strategy to facilitate continuous production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements
- Ensure OpEx standards (e.g., DMAIC, Lean, Root Cause Analysis) are being used for problem solving (tools and methods) and daily continuous improvement
- Champion use of KPI / metric management for data-based decision making
- Improve overall business operations focusing on material flow, line balancing, lineside material presentation, and on deployment, and other lean manufacturing principles and practices
- Provide training in support of operational excellence objectives and the execution of chartered projects
- Support Corrective Action Request responses and share best practices
Benefits
- competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
