Operational Excellence Specialist II

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is not afraid of a challenge to join our Operational Excellence team. This entry level position will assist in various projects aimed at improving our overall operational performance as well as assist with administration, presentation creation, and metric reporting for various departments. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment with growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

Audits on Kaizens and Action Item Follow-Up: Assist with Kaizen events and conduct audits on their follow up activities / action items to ensure completion. Help to audit and sustain existing continuous improvement initiatives.

Run 5S Meetings: Help to lead and organize 5S events to improve various areas of the plant

Dploy Metrics: Assist in monthly updating of plant wide Dploy metrics

Visual Management : Help to maintain and update plant visual management boards as required

Make PowerPoint Presentations: Assist in creating various monthly presentations

Scheduling and Meeting Management: Assist in scheduling follow-up meetings, running daily meetings, scheduling monthly management reviews with managers and improving meeting trackers/metrics. Set meeting agendas and capture meeting minutes for managers.

Cost Savings Projects: Help to accurately track the savings dollars for implemented cost savings projects and identify new opportunities for improvement by participating in Gemba walks and other activities.

Data Collection and Analysis: Help with data collection and analysis for continuous improvement projects.

Project Charters and Action Item Tracker: Help in updating and maintaining the A3/RCA tracker as well as creating project charters for upcoming process improvement events

Root Cause Analysis: Assist with tracking and updating corrective and preventive actions resulting from RCAs. Be the voice of continuous improvement during these meetings whenever possible.

Special Task Assistance: Assist in project management and producing project documentation. Assist with special tasks and projects as needed.

What You’ll Need to Have:

- AS or BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management (or related field), or relevant experience.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and educate others

- Familiarity with lean and six sigma methodologies with ability to progress to certification

- Willingness to work flexible hours as required

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, stand on your feet for up to 8 hours and lift 50 or more pounds as required

What You’ll Love About Us:

- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY

- We’re People Leaders

- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

- Competitive Salary

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching

- Vacation Days

- Life Insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement