Plant Operational Excellence Leader

Fresenius Kabi USA • Grand Island, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Operational Excellence Leader, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, optimizing organizational performance, and promoting digital solutions. Your primary focus will be on identifying inefficiencies, eliminating waste, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and quality across various business functions. By combining your expertise in process improvement methodologies and digital technologies, you will contribute to the company's overall success and competitiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience required.
• Background in computer science or similar technology preferred.
• 3 years related experience required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Proven team leadership skills, the ability to effectively negotiate, influence, motivate, and mentor all levels of personnel using written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, with personnel at all levels of the company.
• May also be required to communicate with external suppliers and customers regarding both proactive and reactive issues/concerns.
• Must be able to manage situations of responsibility without authority by leading and coaching other Team Leaders to drive their projects forward

Nice To Haves

• Black Belt certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Supervisory or Project Management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong root cause and corrective action skills are a plus.
• A broad understanding of manufacturing processes and systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and facilitation to employees at all levels to promote a culture of continuous improvement and empower them with the tools and methodologies necessary to drive positive change. Develop and prepare training materials to support these activities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and tools to improve operational productivity, reduce defects, and minimize variations in processes. Be able to apply tools such as value stream mapping, line balancing, pull systems, quick change-over, DMAIC, basic statistical analysis, Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE) measurement, and visual controls.
• Conduct analyses of existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. Use data-driven insights, including data analytics and performance metrics, to assess process performance to proactively identify areas for enhancement in different departments and functions.
• Develop and implement improvement plans with clear objectives. Mentor and coach team members to use appropriate tools. Coordinate with affected departments and functions. Monitor the progress of plans to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive digitization strategy that aligns with the organization's goals. Identify key areas for digitization and automation to improve overall business performance. Research and evaluate digital tools, software, and technologies that can drive process automation and optimization. Lead the implementation of selected solutions and provide necessary training and support to ensure successful adoption.
• Seek innovations to drive the elevation of operational excellence. Research industry best practices and benchmarks to identify opportunities for adopting innovative methods and technologies. Collaborate with other Operational Excellence Leaders across business units to establish standards and guidelines.

Benefits

• 6% Annual Bonus
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• employee assistance program
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• life insurance
• disability
• wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees