Lead Operation Excellence Specialist
Role Overview
As the Lead Operational Excellence Specialist, you will contribute to Johnson Matthey's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, driving continuous improvement and operational performance across CA Devon, US.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify operational priorities and improvement opportunities in partnership with site management, functions, and site leaders
- Lead or support key operational excellence programs and improvement initiatives across sites
- Deliver measurable improvements in operational performance, including productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost
- Support the execution of site operational excellence roadmaps and priorities
- Partner with site leadership teams to support the delivery of site strategies through targeted improvement initiatives
- Facilitate and lead improvement activities such as Kaizen events, value stream analysis, and structured problem-solving workshops as per Site OPEX Delivery plan
- Ensure improvement initiatives translate into sustainable changes to processes, systems, and behaviors
- Lead expert ideation sessions to generate and evaluate improvement opportunities
- Conduct root cause analysis to address operational issues and performance gaps
- Apply data analytics and performance insights to identify process improvement opportunities
- Improve operational maturity of sites through adoption and consistent application of the structured production system (JMPS)
- Audit current operational practices and identify opportunities to strengthen operational maturity and capabilities at sites
- Embed appropriate standardized tools, processes, and governance aligned with the production system
- Adopt and deploy operational best practices from sites and industry at Devon site
- Support the development of continuous improvement capabilities within site teams through training, coaching, and facilitation
- Contribute to building a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement at Devon Site
- Promote the Site Achievement internally & globally at JM using various communications platforms, and celebrate success by developing and deploying recognition programs at site
Qualifications
- Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operations or related roles
- Demonstrated ability to program manage, lead or support improvement initiatives with measurable results
- Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Strong process, analytical, and data interpretation skills
- Experience working in operational or production environments (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, operations)
- Structured problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Internal and external customer focus with the ability to negotiate and prioritize deadlines accordingly
What We Offer
- Fair, competitive salaries aligned to individual roles, experience, and responsibilities
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability, and retirement plans
- 401K Match and additional Employer Contribution
- 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
- Voluntary Benefits
- Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- Parental Leave
About Johnson Matthey
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive, and aligned to individual roles, experience, and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability, and retirement plans that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as: Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution), 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles), Life and Disability Insurance, Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision), Voluntary Benefits, Wellbeing Programs and Incentives, Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave.