Operations Excellence Specialist

Amsted Automotive • Full-time • Shelby Township, Michigan, United States • 8m ago

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Operational Excellence Specialist supports the management of the company’s business excellence program, tools and culture and is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the business excellence and other teams to improve systems
Capture real-time measurement data for MRO, capital and cost saving initiatives
Provide appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metrics
Partner with all divisions to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics to ensure sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements are met
Leverage/benchmark best practices and drive implementation across the organization
Drive measureable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove waste
Function as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all divisions
Guide and challenge cross-functional teams in developement and execution of continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the process
Assist with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement for Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance Reliability and Management
Ability to challenge the status quo and comfortable with managing ambiguity
Works with the business excellence and other teams to improve systems
Recognized as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Lean Manufacturing
Assist with the integration of the company Lean Performance System
Support manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive plant and company performance improvements
Work with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities based on tactical planning objectives

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Financial acumen and demonstrated ability to build trust and facilitate consensus among cross functional teams
Strong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influence
Exceptional change management skills, specifically the ability to influence and promote cultural change
Strong data analytic capabilities for reporting
Exceptional analytical/statistical troubleshooting skills
Understanding of Shingo Lean methodology and approach
Change management, specifically the ability to influence and promote cultural change
Strong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influence
Must be able to engage with personnel at all levels and possess exceptional oral and written English communication skills

Education

BS/BA Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience

Experience with the manufacturing methodologies and practices
Experience leading and educating on Lean methodologies and Kaizen events
Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions with root cause analysis
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment
5 years of leadership experience in managing a team, developing, and motivating staff
Background in manufacturing, preferable within a Tier 1 Automotive supplier

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Incentive Bonus
Medical, Vision, Dental
Prescription Drug Plan
401K
Pet Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Short-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Health and Wellness Reimbursement
Employee Recognition
Discount Programs

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