Operations Excellence Manager

General Summary:

The Operational Excellence Manager oversees and participates in the Operational Excellence activities both at the plant and corporate. Works with all functional areas to improve safety, reduce scrap, minimize cost, maximize productivity, improve processes, achieve organizational objectives, and ensure continual improvements in meeting customer requirements. Primary responsibility for ensuring the MTI Operating System is maintained and promoted across the company.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

- Owner of MTI Operating System (“Operational Excellence”)

- Manages and directs Operational Excellence processes, projects, and activities

- Assist plant in identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities

- Provides direction and guidance with plant level projects to ensure deliverables are met

- Provides structure to Operational Excellence projects to ensure standardized processes are being used

- Utilize benchmarking process for resolving plant issues and to determine plant and industry best practices

- Tracking and reporting of Operational Excellence projects to plant and corporate management team

- Manage the investigation of operational issues by gathering / evaluating data and the development of recommended solutions

- Manages the design and layout of equipment, materials, and workspaces to maximize efficiency and utilization

- Manage projects and other duties as assigned

- Provide training to project champions as needed

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

- Excellent problem solving, communication, analytical, and leadership skills

- Ability to effectively organize multiple tasks

- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts

- Understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

- Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

- Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

- Familiarity with project management tools and/or software

Working Conditions

The Operational Excellence Manager will reside in the office and on the production floor. Must be able to adhere to conditions in the plant.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Management, or related field required

- Project Management Certification or equivalent desired

- 5 or more years of experience as an engineer or project manager in a manufacturing setting preferred

- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

- 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred

- Experience with CAD and/or 3-D modeling such as AutoCAD and/or Pro/E preferred