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Description

SUMMARY:

The Operational Excellence Manager drives continuous improvement and optimization of operational processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.  This person will have primary responsibility for the Productivity Plan and execution, help develop and implement the Operational Excellence vision across all areas, and ensure alignment on critical projects with each support department.

WAGE TYPE:  Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all aspects of Operational Excellence for the plant organization.
• Exhibit a passion for Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement with ability to influence the organization toward a clear vision
• Develops annual Productivity Plan and ensures it’s execution with all applicable resources
• Leads Operational Excellence team and facilitates critical functions of MDI, IGNITE, and RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Ongoing team development to meet changing needs of the business and ensure critical metrics are being met.
• On-going evaluation of value streams with focus on reduced lead times, inventory, and waste.  Work with Planning, Engineering, and other support teams to drive out inefficiencies.
• Focus on improved margins through lean methodology, automation, and reduced scrap or rework
• Successfully lead projects and events with cross functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Acts with a sense of urgency and discipline ensuring improvements are completed and sustained.
• Exhibit great teamwork and engagement with all key stakeholders.  Create demand for Operational Excellence team.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to:  Director of Operations
• Supervises:  Operational Excellence Engineers/ Specialists/Technicians

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience: 

Expected: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, JIT, etc.)
• Must have green belt or be actively enrolled in green belt certification training class
• Ability to build teams, lead cross functional groups, and drive performance.
• Strong project management and communication skills – shop floor through management

Preferred: 

• Black belt or be actively enrolled in black belt certification training class

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

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