Operational Excellence Coordinator

Champion Homes•Millen, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Level OpEx Coordinator leads plant continuous-improvement initiatives using lean Six Sigma tools and process-improvement techniques. Under the direct supervision of the General Manager, the coordinator works to eliminate waste and non-value-added activities and improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. The role communicates with the OpEx Leadership Team and General Manager to support sustainable implementation and reporting, reduce operational costs and lead times, and maintain a pipeline of improvement projects. The coordinator leads implementation, training, and follow-up for the plant’s OpEx strategy; develops training plans; collects, validates, analyzes, and reports performance data; and supports onboarding and employee use of OpEx tools and best practices. The position also leads or coaches focused-improvement teams, conducts root-cause analysis, tracks Value Stream Map findings and PVA audit progress, and coordinates initiatives with other OpEx team members. The role is based in Millen, Georgia. Occasional travel for training or to corporate offices may be required. The position is non-exempt. A background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

At least two years of manufacturing, building-industry, and/or production experience.
Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to communicate and train plant employees using OpEx training tools in MS Teams.
Hands-on experience with modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods.
Ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend, and implement strategies and programs addressing plant and corporate objectives.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence people without a direct reporting relationship.
Ability to resolve conflict effectively and solve problems.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to work efficiently with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to travel occasionally for training purposes and/or to corporate offices.
Background check and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher).
Engaged and willing to learn new concepts and remain open to different opinions.

Responsibilities

Lead plant OpEx efforts, including implementation, training, and follow-up, and communicate findings, training materials, and gaps to the OpEx team.
Develop and execute training plans for associates, supervisors, and managers to integrate best practices into plant culture and daily processes.
Collect and validate data, track performance, and prepare reports; create, analyze, and summarize data using spreadsheet tools.
Assist with onboarding and lead onboarding on specific OpEx subjects.
Own OpEx Value Stream Map findings at the plant and periodically report progress in the Kaizen Journal.
Follow through with PVA audits and update the PVA team on progress.
Ensure equipment is properly set up based on materials generated by the OpEx team.
Ensure training, tools, best practices, and resources are available to employees at all levels and used appropriately and effectively.
Lead reporting and root-cause analysis.
Lead or coach focused-improvement activities and teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory results.
Conduct root-cause analysis and coach others to resolve production issues.
Share and coordinate initiatives with other OpEx team members to ensure consistency.
Attend regular OpEx calls and complete action items.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow company expectations for safety, attendance, productivity, teamwork, quality, job improvement, training, and care of facilities.