Job Overview

 The TEOA Manager I leads the deployment and sustainment of TE Operations Advantage (TEOA) across manufacturing operations. This role drives continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing initiatives, operational excellence, and productivity improvements through the implementation of TEOA principles and tools. The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead deployment and sustainment of the TEOA operating system throughout the site.
•    Facilitate Lean transformation projects, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and process improvement initiatives.
•    Implement and sustain Daily Management Systems, Tier Meetings, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, and Problem-Solving disciplines.
•    Drive productivity, quality, lead-time, inventory, and cost reduction initiatives.
•    Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing and business processes.
•    Coach and develop leaders, supervisors, engineers, and operators in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving tools.
•    Track and report TEOA metrics, project savings, implementation progress, and operational performance improvements.
•    Develop and maintain continuous improvement project pipelines that align with business objectives.
•    Support site strategy deployment and annual operational planning activities.
•    Facilitate employee engagement through continuous improvement programs, idea generation campaigns, and Kaizen competitions.
•    Build organizational capability by training and mentoring Lean Facilitators, Continuous Improvement leaders, and cross-functional teams.
•    Partner with operations and quality teams to improve process capability, reduce variation, and sustain gains achieved through improvement initiatives.
•    Ensure best practices are standardized, documented, and replicated across functions and value streams.

Key Performance Indicators

•    Productivity improvement
•    Cost savings realization
•    Quality and scrap reduction
•    Inventory reduction
•    Lead-time improvement
•    Continuous Improvement idea implementation
•    TEOA maturity and deployment effectiveness
•    Employee engagement in improvement activities
•    Project pipeline execution and sustainability

Leadership Expectations

•    Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.
•    Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
•    Lead by example through coaching, mentoring, and active participation on the production floor.
•    Promote employee involvement and ownership of improvement initiatives.
•    Drive sustainable results through disciplined execution of TEOA principles and practices.

What your background should look like

 •    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field required.
•    Master's degree preferred.

Experience

•    7+ years of manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or Lean leadership experience.
•    Demonstrated success leading Lean transformations and operational excellence initiatives.
•    Experience facilitating Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projects.
•    Strong project management and change management experience.

Knowledge and Skills

•    Lean Manufacturing
•    Six Sigma methodologies
•    Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
•    Standard Work
•    Daily Management Systems
•    Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
•    Statistical Process Control (SPC)
•    Change Management
•    Project Leadership
•    Strong communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to influence and drive change across all organizational levels
•    Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
 
This position involves access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual).

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