MGR II CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
TE Connectivity · Redwood City, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$165k–$214k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Site Leader to develop and execute the site's Operational Excellence strategy through the TEOA operating system.
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of Continuous Improvement initiatives that drive measurable business results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Productivity.
- Own the execution of the Harris Lean System roadmap, including quarterly assessments, executive reviews, and continuous improvement action plans.
- Develop leaders by coaching Lean Leadership, Daily Management, Problem Solving, and Operational Excellence principles.
- Drive the implementation and sustainment of Daily Management, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other Lean systems across the site.
- Lead Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and strategic improvement projects to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
- Partner cross functionally to optimize end to end value streams and support capacity, planning, and operational priorities.
- Monitor Operational Excellence performance through KPIs, dashboards, and data analysis to identify gaps and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement through visible leadership and Gemba based coaching.
- Ensure all Continuous Improvement activities are standardized, sustained, and aligned with corporate Operational Excellence objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- TEOA Practitioner Certification required or ability to obtain certification within the first year.
- Minimum of 10–12 years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Continuous Improvement.
- Minimum of 5 years leading site level Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and drive organizational change through influence, coaching, and collaboration.
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage employees from the shop floor to senior leadership.
- Experience leading Kaizen events, operational transformation projects, and change management initiatives with measurable business results.
- Strong analytical and data driven decision making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, material flow, and operational performance metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing with urgency and delivering sustainable results.
- Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in the local language is required.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Experience with Lean transformation frameworks (e.g., Harris Lean System, Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or similar) is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10–12 years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Continuous Improvement.
- Minimum of 5 years leading site level Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and drive organizational change through influence, coaching, and collaboration.
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage employees from the shop floor to senior leadership.
- Experience leading Kaizen events, operational transformation projects, and change management initiatives with measurable business results.
- Strong analytical and data driven decision making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, material flow, and operational performance metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing with urgency and delivering sustainable results.
- Familiarity with Lean transformation frameworks (e.g., Harris Lean System, Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or similar) is highly desirable.
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Daily Management Systems
- Value Stream Mapping
- Structured Problem Solving Methodologies
- Leadership Coaching
- Change Management
- Operational Transformation Projects
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Urgency and Results Orientation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.