Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tate Americas, a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions, delivers integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market through engineering, manufacturing, and operational excellence. The Operational Excellence Manager will lead division-wide continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to optimize processes, reduce costs, improve performance, and develop a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects across manufacturing sites to drive process optimization and cost reduction
- Analyze current processes, identify, and quantify inefficiencies, and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
- Develop and implement a Loss Deployment framework and process for the division
- Identify, prioritize, and recommend projects using loss deployment methodologies
- Track the team's performance across all operational excellence pillars and ensure value is being added by the projects selected. Present monthly progress to the Vice President of Operations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute solution strategies to achieve production and cost targets
- Develop a framework to manage the division’s performance against a "World Class" Operations Management standard. Audit periodically to this framework, identifying, planning and closing gaps to standard
- Track KPls to ensure the sustainability of improvements
- Provide training and coaching on continuous improvement principles to employees at all levels
- Develop a team of problem solvers that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Manage and report on project timelines, resources, and expected outcomes to senior leadership
- Foster a positive and safe work environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management; or equivalent related field
- 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, plant management, Industrial Engineering, or related role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Proven track record of leading successful improvement initiatives with measurable results
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across various levels of the organization
- Ability to drive change within an organization
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred)
Benefits
- This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.”
- We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- You will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world through our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Planet Passionate.
- Your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social.
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