Operational Excellence Manager

Adler Pelzer Group•Thomson, GA

58d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the business world and be part of a passionate team? Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is looking for a strong and motivated Operational Excellence Manager for the manufacturing operations in Thomson, GA (located just outside of Augusta, GA). The Operational Excellence Manager Identify improvement opportunities, and lead efforts to implement improvements in current and future manufacturing processes, in the most time efficient manner.

Requirements

Computer skills (MS office).
3-5 years' experience preferably in automotive. Experience in soft trim or acoustic industry a plus.
Basic knowledge of processing and the physical properties of HP Pelzer materials (ex; heavy layer, PU foam, Carpet, fibrous products and resins).
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies such as DMAIC, Statistics, 5S, Visual Management, TPM, desired by not required.
General understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Project management skills
Capable of coordinating many projects and managing teams
Self-directed

Responsibilities

Identify improvement opportunities.
Lead improvement projects.
Support operations with their HPPS initiatives.
Facilitate kaizen improvement workshops and training
Champion all plant RB Point (cost savings) Measures
Introduce improvement methodology (HP Pelzer Production System - HPPS)
Support of the HPPS Plant Audit
Champion of the HPPS Improvement Plan
Interface with research and development personnel in NA plants to help initiate continuous improvements.
Effectively evaluate cost and reduce where necessary while continuously improving quality of HP Pelzer materials, processes and parts.
Work with equipment manufacturers and design groups related to area of responsibility.
Support Program Managers on vehicle projects and new business development.
Assist quality in achieving TQM goal and a zero-defect product.
Required to adhere to applicable TS16949 requirements.
Required to adhere to all safety requirements and ISO 14001 requirements.
Travel to other locations for identification of best practice will be required.
Support the plants vision, mission, and goals and objectives.

Benefits

Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career.
Salary range is $150,000 to $180,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
Generous and flexible paid time off.
401(K) match, fully vested.
Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others).
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

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