Operational Excellence Specialist
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 is expected to learn and understand the can-making process and become involved in the day-to-day operations at the plant. The dual focus is on leading the standardization of the management process at the plant, 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. This is an entry-level development role with an assignment of approximately 2 years. After 2 years, through solid performance, candidates may have an opportunity to grow into a Plant Supervisor role and a path to other future leadership roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience
- Job related experience process improvement or project management experience
- 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
- Willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
- Intellectually, emotionally and logically capable and confident; has 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
- Plant resource to facilitate/execute plant standardization of the management system and work with employees at all levels to help facilitate, train and track implementation to standard.
- Leads and facilitates improvement teams, workshop teams, and individual improvement projects aligned with plant or department priorities.
- Participates as a team member, problem-solving resource and group facilitator on plant or department improvement teams as required; also participates in daily problem-solving activities.
- Collaborates with plant team to conduct process analysis and performance reporting in support of internal or external client needs.
- Learns and practices Lean tools and techniques (DMAIC, PDCA, root cause analysis, risk assessment/FMEA, kaizen).
- Collaborates with plant training resources to support the development, documentation, training, sustainment and improvement of standardized work.
- Supports and facilitates adoption of best practices to eliminate waste and improve performance for assigned plant or function.
- Required to present, educate, train and facilitate at all levels and to external audiences.
Benefits
- annual incentive compensation plan
- comprehensive benefits structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
