Senior Operational Excellence Leader

Charter Manufacturing•Saukville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is hiring a Sr. Operational Excellence Leader! About Charter Steel: Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. Job Summary: Lead Charter’s Core Value of Continuous Improvement by modeling advanced problem-solving, reinforcing disciplined improvement behaviors, strengthening plant-level problem identification and resolution, and advancing Operational Excellence system maturity. Drive execution of key strategic priorities through support of daily operations, mentoring and coaching teams, and leading cross-functional initiatives that deliver significant operational and financial impact. Serve as a visible change leader, accelerating adoption and building sustainable organizational capability across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Minimum 4 years of progressive experience leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or commensurate experience
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects using Lean Six/Sigma methods resulting in measurable business impact.
Proven experience coaching Lean/Six Sigma Belts.
Strong analytical capability including statistical modeling and advanced data analysis.
Demonstrated classroom training and curriculum development experience.
Strong project management and prioritization skills.
Proficiency with advanced statistical and data tools (Minitab, database tools, etc.).
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or ability to obtain within defined timeframe).
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma enterprise systems.
Experience coordinating CI efforts across multiple sites or functions.
Experience in steel manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in SQL or advanced analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Daily support of plant leadership in identifying improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and track the plant’s portfolio of improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment, visibility, accountability, and measurable results.
Develop clear project mandates, track milestones, and validate financial results in partnership with Finance.
Provide timely project updates and performance reporting to plant leadership.
Reinforce disciplined problem-solving practices by ensuring appropriate methodologies are selected and rigorously applied to identified issues.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving tools to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, cycle time, service and engagement.
Coach and mentor Lean/Six Sigma Belts in application of best problem-solving methodologies.
Advance OpEx system maturity through reinforcement of Standard Work, Visual Management, Disciplined Problem Solving and Coaching.
Daily participation in shop floor Gemba walks in assigned plant(s)
Support sustainment mechanisms for long-term performance gains.
Support KPI target setting and performance analysis using sound statistical methodologies and data-driven insights.
Drive enhanced performance reporting and visual management adoption.
Develop and deliver structured training programs in CI tools and methodologies.
Lead high-complexity, high-impact improvement initiatives delivering significant operational and business impact.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert in complex statistical and analytical methods.
Identify and escalate systemic barriers to improvement.
Foster trust, teamwork, and safety in improvement efforts.