Description

The Regional Operational Excellent Leader partners with site dedicated Operational Excellence Leaders and Business Unit Directors of Operations to facilitate year over year sales growth and operational improvement through the execution of CentroMotion initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting to improve Regional CentroMotion business results through the development, improvement, and implementation of the organization’s CMOS process. This position will be located regionally to support site initiatives, will report directly to the Global Director of Operational Excellence. These positions will facilitate and train individuals in the use of the CMOS toolbox tools (ie. Six Sigma, standard work, Kanban, JIT, Cellular Mfg, VSM, 5S, Pareto, SMED, TQC, etc.), and will work together with the Site Operational Excellence Leaders and Site Managers/Site Leaders along with Directors of Operations and Business unit SVP’s to develop and execute the CMOS continuous improvement plans. This role will be directly responsible for achieving regional PCIS results both in the targeted sites as well as the other CM sites. This includes assisting all sites within the region with generating and maintaining a sufficient funnel of projects to support the desired PCIS % each year.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and expansion of the CMOS (CentroMotion Operating System).
• Drive the use of these tools across the site.
• Work with the site Operational Excellence Leaders to develop and execute strategic plans for cutting site costs.
• Implement regional and site specific strategic KPI’s and measurement systems to determine manufacturing performance and capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and facilitate problem-solving methodologies (ie. Six Sigma methodologies & Lean Tools).
• Work with the site leaders and Directors of Operations to identify the needs of the business and execute CMOS tools to achieve desired business results.
• Evaluate and measure the impact CMOS is making on the business results, adjusting the support as needed to ensure business result improvements
• Ensure best practice sharing across all of CentroMotion.
• Directly manage strategic PCIS projects to drive improvement in process metrics, targeted financial benefits and upgrading of company supporting systems.
• Provides project leadership, mentors team members, and ensures projects remain on task and are completed timely.
• Assist sites with maintaining site monthly PCIS funnel reporting and ensuring site savings projects stay on track with yearly PCIS targets.
• Manages regional and global projects to ensure sites have the support needed to execute projects effectively.
• Ensures the effective communication of project status, issues, risks and budgetary information to key site stakeholders, the Business Unit and Global Leaders.
• Actively collaborates across cross-functional teams providing strategic direction in support of the company’s short- and long-term plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1
• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity
• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical
• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings
• Clean and safe work environment

Requirements

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) from a four-year college or university, or a four-year technical degree or equivalent in engineering, business or related field.

Experience and/or Training: 

• Minimum of four years experience in a technical capacity (Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality).
• Six Sigma exposure/training. Accredited Black Belt training preferred, with demonstrated project management skills..
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively function in a supportive/consultative role. Must be able to show success by influencing others, not necessarily directing.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating the Lean Manufacturing and driving cost savings in multiple business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel regionally 60-80% of the time with occasional global travel.

Licenses/Certificates: 

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Preferred (Master Black Belt encouraged.)