Operational Excellence Director

Air Hydro Power • Louisville, KY, US • 2d ago

Description

The Operational Excellence Director is responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of excellence. This strategic leadership role focuses on implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring workplace safety, and optimizing processes to achieve measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement Leadership:

Develop and execute comprehensive operational excellence strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities
Establish and monitor KPIs to track operational performance and improvement initiatives
Drive sustainable process improvements that reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality
Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and rapid improvement workshops

Lean & Six Sigma Implementation:

Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies throughout the organization
Lead complex DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) projects
Develop and maintain a pipeline of Lean Six Sigma projects with measurable ROI
Train and mentor employees in Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques
Build internal capability by developing Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts
Standardize best practices and ensure knowledge transfer across teams

Safety & Risk Management:

Partner with EHS leadership to integrate safety into continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a zero-incident safety culture through behavioral-based safety programs
Conduct safety assessments and implement corrective actions
Ensure all improvement initiatives maintain or enhance safety standards
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis using appropriate methodologies

Strategic Leadership:

Serve as a change agent and advocate for operational excellence principles
Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational excellence with strategic goals
Build and lead a high-performing operational excellence team
Manage operational excellence budget and resources
Present results and recommendations to executive leadership and board of directors

Culture & Capability Development:

Foster a culture of continuous improvement at all organizational levels
Design and deliver training programs on Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools
Establish recognition programs to celebrate improvement successes
Coach and mentor leaders to embed operational excellence in daily management
Create communication strategies to share best practices and success stories

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required)
Lean certification (required)
10+ years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement
5+ years in leadership roles managing operational excellence or continuous improvement programs
Proven track record of leading successful Lean and Six Sigma transformations
Demonstrated experience delivering significant cost savings and efficiency gains
Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance

Technical Expertise:

Expert knowledge of Lean principles (5S, VSM, Kaizen, TPM, SMED, Poka-Yoke)
Advanced Six Sigma methodology and statistical analysis
Proficiency with process improvement tools (Minitab, Visio, MS Project)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Data analysis and data-driven decision-making expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification
Professional certifications (PMP, ASQ CQE, Lean Practitioner)
Experience in specific industry (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, logistics)
Change management certification (Prosci, ADKAR)
Experience with digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technologies
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems

Our Benefits!

#1 CULTURE!!!
Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment!
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your 1st day of work!
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company Paid Life, Dependent Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
10 Paid Holidays per year
Vacation & Personal Time
Employer HSA Contribution
Company Paid Bereavement Time
Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Onsite Gym

Are you an underappreciated, hard worker? Come see why AHP was voted a Nationally Certified "Great Place to Work"!

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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