Operational Excellence Manager - $800 Million Manufacturing Company - Columbia, SC
We are seeking a highly skilledOperational Excellence Manager who excels as a process manager, utilizing a diverse set of skills in project design, leadership, and management to drive performance and process development. In this role, you will apply Lean Six Sigma principles to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and foster operational excellence, with a primary focus on the production floor of our manufacturing facility.
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + Discretionary Bonus + 401k (50%) Match, Medical 100% covered, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, PTO. Regional relocation is available.
Medical 100% Covered.
401k Match 50%
Primary Responsibilities:
Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Plan, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools.
Teach, lead, and coach cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
Collaborate with various functions such as logistics to enhance processes both on the production floor and in transactional areas.
Core Responsibilities:
Clearly define program objectives and scope.
Evaluate and prioritize potential improvements based on gains and required effort.
Secure employee commitment, including process managers, for proactive change management.
Establish clear and well-articulated implementation plans.
Define criteria for project success and prepare a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors.
Appropriately implement principles of governance.
Resolve technical problems, including formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability.
Identify intervention priorities and indicators.
Conduct detailed analysis of the current situation, accurately describing the issues.
Specify deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicators.
Identify available resources (e.g., people, material, finances).
Map out in detail the desired situation.
Clearly define the methodology.
Accurately analyze options, considering impact and feasibility.
Specify obstacles and propose ways to overcome them through continuous improvement.
Regularly monitor the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits.
Required and Desired Skills:
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist with a passion for challenging the status quo and a commitment to driving positive change. Key skills include excellent verbal and written communication, the ability to work with employees at all levels, organizational proficiency, and keen analytical skills.
Soft Skills:
Passion for Continuous Improvement
Effective communication across all organizational levels
Teaching leaders a zero-defect mentality
Prioritization management
Synthesis and analysis skills
Detail orientation
Flexibility and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships
Decision-making and influencing abilities
Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity
Organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Project management
Customer service
Hard Skills:
Continuous Improvement
5S
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced and changing environments
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mechanical/industrial/electrical or similar, business administration, finance, or a related field.
Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma Certification Preferred