Operations Excellence Engineer

Placon Corporation•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Operations Excellence Engineer to support our Madison, WI manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing processes by partnering with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, data analysis, and delivering measurable operational improvements, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on process troubleshooting
Knowledge of plastic materials
Hands-on experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) problem-solving activities
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to learn and utilize MRP/ERP systems
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with a hands-on approach and ability to work independently
Ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner

Responsibilities

Drive meaningful operational improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional problem-solving activities
Partner with diverse teams across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance
Build sustainable systems and standards that enable long-term operational success
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and employee engagement
Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through operational data, process observations, employee feedback, and performance trends
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and tools to eliminate waste, reduce variation, improve process flow, and increase operational efficiency
Improve production efficiencies through increased cycle rates and labor optimization methods
Identify opportunities to improve Yield, Uptime, Efficiency, MUV, and other key operational metrics
Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving activities
Develop sustainable systems, standards, and problem-solving capabilities within Operations teams
Ensure Daily Visual Management programs are implemented and utilized effectively
Analyze operational performance data and drive corrective actions as needed
Support organizational objectives and perform additional duties as assigned