Operations Excellence Manager

Description WHO WE ARE Founded in 1964, Tech Etch specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered components and flexible printed circuits in the Medical Device, Aerospace and Defense, and Electronics and Telecommunications industries. Our mission is to inspire, create, and provide innovative solutions that enhance lives globally. We develop meaningful, long-term partnerships between our employee-owners and the industry leaders we serve. Our employees make up a united team of individuals who value positivity, teamwork, and growth with a mission to advance their skillsets and success. Tech Etch operates facilities in Plymouth, MA, Fall River, MA, and Litchfield, MN. About The Job As theOperations Excellence Managerat Tech Etch, you will play a pivotal role in driving a continuous cycle of process improvements with an unwavering focus on growth and performance. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering & Operations, you will lead the charge in successfully implementing improvement projects across the enterprise, thereby enabling Tech Etch to sustain its rapid growth trajectory and enhance profitability. Your primary responsibilities will encompass overseeing the implementation of sustainable process enhancements, measuring and reporting performance against targets, and ensuring that change initiatives yield the expected business outcomes. SHIFT: 1st shift. Responsibilities Lead and execute cross-functional Lean and continuous improvement projects aligned with our business objectives. These initiatives will drive improvements in process flow, quality, and cost-effectivenessIdentify, mentor, and train lean leaders and individual contributors, both formally and informally, to build a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organizationChampion data-driven decision-making processes throughout the organization, ensuring that all business decisions are grounded in data and analysisDevelop and implement a comprehensive framework to drive and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the business, with an emphasis on delivering sustainable results. Foster transparency through regular and ongoing communication with all employee ownersCultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. This includes monitoring Lean and Six Sigma projects, identifying projects aligned with business goals, providing coaching and training, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels for project selection, and conducting regular leadership reviews to monitor progress Qualifications A minimum of 3 years of professional-level experience leading and coaching improvement teams.Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Business ManagementStrong foundation in statistical analysisExcellent communication skills to effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and cooperationResults-oriented "change agent" with a talent for strategic thinking in the realm of business systemsProficient in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts to reach consensus on shared objectivesDemonstrated project management skills, including cross-functional team leadershipProven ability to function independently in a high-impact role, even when faced with tight deadlines and resource constraintsA demonstrated ability to coordinate across various disciplines and integrate all aspects of the business, including scope, roles, responsibilities, specifications, timelines, and resourcesPrior Lean experience and training in a manufacturing environment; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred Benefits Competitive Pay with Bonus PotentialEmployee Stock Ownership20 Vacation Days + 10 HolidaysLow-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life InsuranceFlex Spending Accounts401k with Company MatchWellness Incentive ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development & Career Advancement PathwaysTuition Assistance ProgramQuarterly & Personal Performance Bonus Opportunities SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$140,000 annual base salary. HEAR FROM OUR TEAM: https://youtu.be/_dOS4Z7-Loo Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certified.