Operational Excellence Manager
Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN
•Onsite
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!
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
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with Kaizen improvement processes and the Toyota Production System
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
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
