Operational Excellence Specialist

Ball•Town of Koshkonong, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Specialist is an entry-level position that functions as both a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The role requires the ability to learn and understand the can-making process and engage in daily plant operations. The primary focus is on leading the standardization of the management process at the plant, working directly with employees across all shifts and teams, and leading various process improvement assignments and projects to achieve bottom-line productivity, improved throughput, and better quality. This is a development role with an assignment of approximately 2 years, offering potential growth into a Plant Supervisor role and other future leadership positions upon successful performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience
Job-related experience in process improvement or project management
Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently, and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven team builder and leader
Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability to influence upward, across, and down without formal authority
Willingness to take risks, challenge the status quo, and work under ambiguous circumstances
Intellectually, emotionally, and logically capable and confident; possesses the intelligence and stature to quickly gain credibility and become a trusted advisor
Computer-based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a plant resource to facilitate and execute plant standardization of the management system, working with employees at all levels to assist in facilitation, training, and tracking implementation to standard.
Lead and facilitate improvement teams, workshop teams, and individual improvement projects aligned with plant or department priorities.
Participate as a team member, problem-solving resource, and group facilitator on plant or department improvement teams as required, and engage in daily problem-solving activities.
Collaborate with the plant team to conduct process analysis and performance reporting to meet internal or external client needs.
Learn and practice Lean tools and techniques such as DMAIC, PDCA, root cause analysis, risk assessment/FMEA, and kaizen.
Collaborate with plant training resources to support the development, documentation, training, sustainment, and improvement of standardized work.
Support and facilitate the adoption of best practices to eliminate waste and improve performance for the assigned plant or function.
Present, educate, train, and facilitate at all levels and to external audiences.