Operational Excellence Manager

Great opportunity to leverage your Lean Six Sigma Training to lead an Operational Excellence initiative for one of the largest Building Products Manufacturers.

Job Title: Operational Excellence Manager

Location: Houston, Texas, TX

Job Description:
Trussway is in the process of implementing TPS tools & systems into the manufacturing and supporting processes. The Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for utilizing Lean Six Sigma expertise to lead the design & implementation of system improvements throughout the organization.

• Manage the implementation of Trussway production system across the network – interfacing with executives and plant teams.
• Train personnel in TPS elements and systems.
• Support and train employees to create project charters; support teams to achieve objectives and KPIs.
• Lead and/or train personnel to run Kaizen events on the shop floor and office. Implement Standardized Work Combination Tables, SMED, Kanban/pull, work content/ station design & line balance, performance management, Quality system, Safety, Information flow, TPM, man/machine separation.
• Conduct facility audits – safety / quality / production system.
• Develop organizational capability to support business growth by identifying and developing “A” players through the effective use of performance management and “top-grading” best practices.
• Support development of an operating culture across the firm which is disciplined, accountable, and collaborative to achieve profitability and performance objectives.
• Support achievement of annual business objectives through rigorous analysis, planning and project execution.
• Lead efforts to implement sustainable, best practice business processes across the enterprise.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing with prior experience leading a program office with responsibility for simultaneous projects at multiple locations.
• Ideally has a broad background in quality management, production, engineering and/or supply chain with safety management experience is a plus.
• Building products/construction experience preferred
• Candidates must possess:
  • A deep working knowledge of Toyota Production System with a demonstrated history of accomplishment in operational leadership and project execution in brown field operations with ability to scope, plan and administer projects.
  • A solid understanding of DMAIC method as part of a Lean Six Sigma deployment (e.g. Plant Assessments, Charters, DMAIC methods, Tollgate Reviews, Lean Steering Team, multi-site project management with a financial roll-up and resource management).
• Candidates must be mature, thoughtful, articulate and comfortable with working one-on-one with both
  C-level (CEO, CFO, COO) and plant floor employees.
• Candidates must demonstrate:
  • Strong business acumen; must be able to analyze trends and develop budgets.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to train others on Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen / Toyota Production System principles.
• Candidates must have been responsible for developing and operating within a budget, and have a track record of improving business performance.
• Candidates must be highly motivated, internally driven, able to work efficiently and willing to travel.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

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Master Black Belt with manufacturing experience

Great Six Sigma Master Black Belt job opportunity with world leading Paperboard Packing company.

Job Title: Master Black Belt with manufacturing experience

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, GA

Job Description:

This is a unique position in that our client company is looking for a well rounded individual to help facilitate and improve an existing Lean Six Sigma program. The successful candidate will apply his or her Six Sigma skills to a variety of business situations, with the goal of improving profitability and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will be skilled using Lean-Six Sigma strategies and principles, including the following:

• Help develop a culture of data-based decision making
• Identify projects and develop strategies that effectively utilize the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology and maximize the effectiveness of available resources as part of the overall business strategy to improving the bottom line.
• Identify, communicate and leverage best practices across the organization.
• Manage complex projects and participate as a key member of project review teams.
• Assist in the selection, training, coaching and effectiveness of Six Sigma personnel.

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. Master Black Belt certification strongly preferred.

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AVP Manufacturing (Lean Manufacturing Certified)

Great opportunity to apply you Lean Manufacturing Certification and skills within the Medical Device industry. If you are a passionate and experienced Senior Executive Leader this may be the perfect job for you.

Job Title: AVP Manufacturing

Location: Central Ohio, OH

Job Description:

The AVP of Manufacturing directs and coordinates activities of Company and aids VP of Manufacturing in formulating and administering manufacturing procedures. Participates in the developing of long-range strategic goals and objectives. Reviews activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine group progress toward stated goals and objectives. Ensures profits through management of operating budgets, resources and plans established through experience and vision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets and communicates overall organization directives and applies them to the group.
• Manages resources and personnel to obtain maximum benefit, through organization training and leadership; assesses training and development needs and recommends training activities as required.
• Prepares operating budgets for manufacturing based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other factors; ensures compliance with established budgetary guidelines, cost standards by operation and function.
• Generates reports based on area of performance and data collected from the manufacturing process.
• Works with Maintenance and Engineering to continuously minimize equipment breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Oversees the establishment of work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Studies production schedules and estimates labor hour requirements for completion of job assignments; oversees loading and line balancing; ensures operational compliance with established production and shipping schedules; maximizes workforce utilization.
• Reviews and approves recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Formulates, recommends and interprets policies and procedures, specifications, and manufacturing procedures; takes appropriate corrective actions whenever deviations occur.
• Identifies, develops, and participates in continuous improvement projects and programs to achieve work simplification, to eliminate non-value added activities, and cost reduction.
• Follows and observes all regulatory agency requirements (ISO 9001, etc.) applicable to manufacturing and ensures these are also followed and observed by the group.
• Ensures compliance with established Quality Assurance procedures in the manufacturing process.
• Implements productivity and quality metrics and incentive programs to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Plans and directs the layout of equipment, workflow and assembly methods.
• Ensures safe work environment and compliance with OSHA standards and other regulations.
• Maintains operational knowledge of quality systems, product specifications, vital manufacturing processes, and machinery and equipment; stays abreast of latest developments in operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Lean Certified
• 5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of multi site management experience with 500 employees or more.

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Plant Lean Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Plant Lean Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Central Alabama, AL

Job Description:

This is a key continuous improvement position within one our client’s flagship plant, reporting directly to the Divisional Manger of Continuous Improvement. This position will require an experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt leader, preferably with heavy industry manufacturing background and experience. This position requires an individual that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach to creating value and buy-in as the lead change facilitator for the plant’s Lean Six Sigma transformation.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the plant’s Lean Six Sigma initiative and strategy.
• This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the operation on the use and practice of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools
• This position will support plant operations management in the development, planning and execution of a Lean Six Sigma strategy and metrics providing support to process owners in order to clearly link project metrics to strategic operational objectives using Business Process Management principles.
• This position will have responsibility for planning and assisting in the execution of various Lean Six Sigma transformation events and projects targeted towards improving the plant’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost by partnering with the plant’s process owners and champions to drive results.
• This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• This position will act as a key driver of change within the plant, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the plant-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean Six Sigma transformation.
• This position will plan and facilitate kaizen activities on the shop floor and in administrative offices as needed to support value stream improvement plans.
• This role will conduct industrial experiments using sound statistical methodologies to optimize process performance and enhance organizational knowledge.

Job Requirements:

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:

• BS Technical Engineering Degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from ASQ or a similar certifying body a plus
• 3-5 years of process improvement experience in a unionized heavy manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years experience leading and executing process improvement projects in a dedicated Lean Six Sigma position.
• Formal Lean training in Value Stream Management tools, kaizen. SMED and other key Lean tools and methodologies.
• Experience as the leader of at least 3 significant value stream improvement projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce waste and improve cycle times from incoming raw materials to finished goods shipping.
• Materials processing experience / background
• Prior Value Stream operations/process leadership experience

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

• Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills
• Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and process focus
• Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

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Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Relocation is available for this Lean Program Manager job opportunity with a multi-billion dollar manufacturing company.

Job Title: Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Location: York, Pennsylvania, PA

Job Description:

This is a key continuous improvement position as part of our client’s corporate staff co-located in one of their flagship plants, reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement. This position will require an experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt leader, preferably with heavy industry manufacturing background and experience. This position requires an individual that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach to creating value and buy-in as the lead change facilitator for Lean Six Sigma transformation in one of our client’s flagship plants.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the plant’s Lean Six Sigma initiative and strategy.
• This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the operation on the use and practice of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools
• This position will support plant operations management in the development, planning and execution of a Lean Six Sigma strategy and metrics providing support to process owners in order to clearly link project metrics to strategic operational objectives using Business Process Management principles.
• This position will have responsibility for planning and assisting in the execution of various Lean Six Sigma transformation events and projects targeted towards improving the plant’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost by partnering with the plant’s process owners and champions to drive results.
• This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• This position will act as a key driver of change within the plant, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the plant-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean Six Sigma transformation.
• This position will plan and facilitate kaizen activities on the shop floor and in administrative offices as needed to support value stream improvement plans.
• This role will conduct industrial experiments using sound statistical methodologies to optimize process performance and enhance organizational knowledge.

Job Requirements:

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:

• BS Technical Engineering Degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from ASQ or a similar certifying body
• 3-5 years of process improvement experience in a unionized heavy manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years experience leading and executing process improvement projects in a dedicated Lean Six Sigma position.
• Formal Lean training in Value Stream Management tools, kaizen. SMED and other key Lean tools and methodologies. Experience as the leader of at least 3 significant value stream improvement projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce waste and improve cycle times from incoming raw materials to finished goods shipping.
• Materials processing experience / background
• Prior Value Stream operations/process leadership experience

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

• Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills
• Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and process focus
• Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

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Performance Excellence Consultant

Great Six Sigma Black Belt job opportunity to drive Performance Improvement at one of the Nation's top ranked Children's Hospitals. If you are a passionate Lean Six Sigma professional looking to apply your Black Belt skills in Healthcare, this may be the job for you.

Job Title: Performance Excellence Consultant

Location: St Louis, Missouri, MO

Job Description:

The Performance Excellence Consultant coordinates performance improvement initiatives for the hospital. Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, and Change Management methodologies, the incumbent will employ performance improvement/transformation methodology, tools and techniques in organizational operations in order to accomplish measurable business process improvements. The Performance Excellence Consultant works with quality and performance improvement professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishment of key projects in the areas of clinical quality, productivity, unit cost, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of Performance Improvement experience in medium to large companies
• Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Lean certification
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program
• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering & Applied Sciences preferred
• Minitab and Visio experience, Strong analytical/problem solving skills, Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills

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Productivity Leader (with formal Lean Six Sigma training)

Great Lean Six Sigma job opportunity to lead productivity improvement activities for a large Food & Beverage company.

Job Title: Productivity Leader

Location: Bradley, Illinois, IL

Job Description:

Challenging opportunity available for a Productivity Leader to drive our organization to achieve substantial cost and efficiency improvements. As a Productivity Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading the use of Lean Sigma, kaizens and other productivity improvement tools within the business unit and in alignment with the BNA Productivity effort. This position is critical to BNA’s achievement of significant targeted productivity gains. While receiving extensive training on productivity improvement tools, the successful candidates will obtain multi-site/plant and potentially multi-business exposure.

· Lead cross-functional critical business projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma techniques in order to identify and eliminate waste throughout the business

· Assist plants and business functions in mapping their work process and identifying opportunities for improvement

· Plan, schedule and conduct kaizen (rapid improvement) events at targeted opportunities

· Work with senior management to ensure projects are aligned with business strategy

· Work with financial controllers to ensure project savings are identified, tracked and captured

· Ensure projects are completed within the stated time and budget

· Document project deliverables, track status, and maintain project files

· Present project status and results to management on a regular basis

· Provide leadership in transferring Lean Six Sigma knowledge to key areas of the business

· Ensure that 5S, visual management techniques, best practice sharing and other continuous improvement tools are consistently implemented

· Coach other employees in daily improvement opportunities

· Coach other employees working toward Lean Six Sigma certification

· Continually develop knowledge of process improvement philosophies and applications

· Manage complex production process and transactional improvement projects with the ability to coordinate resources across multiple projects

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field with a minimum of three years of continuous improvement experience

· Prior continuous improvement experience within a manufacturing setting is preferred

· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desired

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization

· Strong communication and facilitation/presentation skills

· The ability to organize with a strong attention to detail

· Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a changing environment

· Results oriented with a strong customer focus

· Demonstrated ability in building relationships, leading and influencing others

· Must be able to construct a vision, think creatively to solve issues and be goal oriented

· Willingness to relocate is a plus

· Travel up to 60% of the time

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