Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager/Value Stream Coach
Vacancy expired!
Job Description
Responsibilities: Coaching and developing leaders and staff throughout the value stream, including engineering, materials management and operations, to ensure transformation priorities are aligned to the top overall business needs and Operational Excellence thinking is utilized in solution approaches. Coach lean process and behavior changes, developing a highly effective Daily Management process focused on tools such as one-piece flow, on demand, zero defects and standardized work. Deploy techniques such as basic problem solving, Kaizen and A3 thinking and tools including Kanban, Value stream mapping, visual management, pull, TPM, SMED and 5S as applicable. Coach and Lead the full time OpEx Coaches to grow their OpEx knowledge and capabilities. Mentor them to be true agents of change, improving their change management capabilities (tools and behaviors), and ensure rigor around conducting rapid improvement events. Provide full financial analysis and capital expenditure justification as necessary, and accurately project and track savings. Supports the value stream team to develop and follow their personal standard work, yielding a culture of system, process, and behavior discipline to get results using lean principles. Lead and support capital projects and advanced manufacturing engineering efforts directly related to foot-print reduction, operation optimization and efficiency.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline required. Lean transformation experience and understanding of lean principles with proven track record of changing culture and getting results. Successfully led and coached 40+ events. 2 – 3 years Plant Manager or Sr. Operations Manager experience preferred. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both senior management and production staff. Leadership through influence, coaching, mentoring and teaching; ability to foster lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance. Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred. Understanding of Gemba-based continuous improvement tools/techniques. APICS CPIM Certification or equivalent experience desired.
Additional Information
We offer competitive benefits, includinghealth insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.Vacancy expired!