THE COMPANY

Our client provides energy solutions.

THE POSITION

The Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Manager will be the central figure responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives. As an integral member of the Operations team, the job holder will be pivotal in leading, managing and executing the continuous improvement strategies to drive operational efficiency, eliminate barriers to performance and contribute to the overall success and profitability of the organization. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role requires strong leadership, a skillset in root cause analysis and problem-solving, a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a bias for action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a hands-on leader and manager of Lean Six Sigma projects to improve business processes and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and prioritize and execute improvement initiatives under stringent time constraints.
• Facilitate and execute major cross-functional, multi-stakeholder Value Stream improvement projects.
• Develop and implement process performance metrics and dashboards to monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and continued alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate joint Kaizen activity with channel partners, customers and suppliers by providing coaching, training and mentoring.
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and problem-solving through root cause analysis-based practice.
• Coach, train and mentor team members in Lean tools, including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Tact Time, 5S, 7 Types of Waste, Standard Work, Visual Management, Changeover Reduction, Flow and Pull.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ten-plus years of Operational Excellence or combined experience in Operations and Engineering in an industrial manufacturing organization.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable results.
• Fluent in Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to train, coach and motivate team members to build a culture of Lean.
• Holds a strong bias for action and execution.
• Proven facilitation and team-leading skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of a matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer-focused, enthusiastic partner.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the proven ability to explain critical issues to all audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a preference in engineering or business.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt is considered an asset.