Operational Excellence Specialist

Ball•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring operational efficiency across the organization. The main priorities of this role are leading standardization of the management process at the plant through the implementation of the BOE pillars, working directly with employees on all shifts and teams; and leading various process improvement assignments and projects that yield bottom-line productivity, improved throughput and better quality.

Requirements

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Methodologies - Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, 5S, etc. Process mapping and analysis tools (e.g., VSM – Value Stream Mapping)
Performance and KPI Management - Ability to define, monitor, and analyze operational KPIs. Data-driven decision-making skills.
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis - Use of tools such as Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, Pareto Chart, etc. Identification of root causes and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
Process Management Knowledge - Standardization of operational procedures and Identification of bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or related field is preferred.
Job related experience in process improvement or project management gained through coursework or internship; manufacturing experience (preferred).
Computer based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive Business Impact: Translate improvement opportunities into measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
Implement Standardization & BOE: Lead the execution and sustainment of BOE/BME pillars, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
Lead Continuous Improvement: Deliver cross-functional initiatives that optimize processes, reduce waste, and strengthen plant performance.
Enable Change & Capability Building: Act as a change leader by engaging stakeholders, while training and coaching employees to build lasting CI and OpEx capability.
Ensure Governance, Safety & Strategic Alignment: Embed safety, quality, and compliance in all processes, while aligning plant-level initiatives with regional and corporate strategies.

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