Operational Excellence Lead

About the role

The Operational Excellence Lead will lead the successful implementation of operational strategies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement Programs, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to align plant operations with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation: Lead the deployment of Lean/Operational Excellence strategies across the plant. Ensure alignment of plant processes with corporate goals for operational excellence and Lean manufacturing.
• Lean Methodology Deployment: Champion Lean principles such as Waste Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma. Conduct workshops, training, and mentoring to develop Lean capabilities among plant teams.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis and process evaluations. Schedule and execute Kaizen Events. Teach and Coach on how to set up, execute, and follow-up Kaizen events. Drive initiatives that eliminate waste,