Operations Excellence Specialist - Burgess Norton Mfg Co

Amsted Automotive is looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist to support the management of the company’s business excellence program, tools and culture and is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve efficiency. The role will be based in Geneva, IL but will support the Powder Metal division that includes manufacturing facilities in Geneva, Wisconsin and Michigan.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Operational Excellence Specialist supports the management of the company’s business excellence program, tools and culture and is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve efficiency.  

• Capture real-time measurement data for MRO, capital and cost saving initiatives
• Provide appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metrics
• Partner with all divisions to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics to ensure sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements are met
• Leverage/benchmark best practices and drive implementation across the organization
• Drive measurable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove waste
• Function as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all divisions
• Guide and challenge cross-functional teams in development and execution of continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the process
• Assist with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement for Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance Reliability and Management
• Ability to challenge the status quo and comfortable with managing ambiguity
• Works with the business excellence and other teams to improve systems
• Recognized as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Lean Manufacturing
• Assist with the integration of the company Lean Performance System
• Support manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive plant and company performance improvements
• Work with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities based on tactical planning objectives

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Financial acumen and demonstrated ability to build trust and facilitate consensus among cross functional teams
• Strong data analytic capabilities for reporting
• Exceptional analytical/statistical troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of Shingo Lean methodology and approach
• Change management, specifically the ability to influence and promote cultural change
• Strong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influence
• Must be able to engage with personnel at all levels and possess exceptional oral and written English communication skills
• Experience with the manufacturing methodologies and practices
• Experience leading and educating on Lean methodologies and Kaizen events
• Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions with root cause analysis
• Background in manufacturing, preferable within a Tier 1 Automotive supplier

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition

Experience

• 5 year(s): Leadership experience in managing a team, developing, and motivating staff
• 5 year(s): Direct experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment

Education

• Bachelors or better