MGR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Job Overview

Responsible for leading and designing the Operational Excellence strategy for the site. Also, is responsible for working with the Site Leadership team to develop an Operational Excellence culture according to TE Operating Advantage (TEOA / Lean) maturity guidelines and metrics.

Operational Excellence Manager also gives support, coaching, facilitation and training on the TEOA tools and Problem Solving to the different teams of the organization.

In charge of the TEBIT system for capturing the savings and providing a governance on the overall continuous improvement initiatives.

As part if his/her role, is in charge of the governance, creation, training and delivery of the basic operational standards (Standard Times, Work Content Graphs, Cross Training Matrix, Line Layout and Staffing Plan). Also is expected to provide support on the lines Capacity Increase analysis and to transfer lines.

Job Requirements

1.    Lead the Operational Excellence strategy through sponsorship and facilitation of Kaizens
2.    Coaches the TEOA tool owners.
3.    Facilitates and train the organization’s teams in TEOA and Continuous Improvement tools. For example: 5S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, among others.
4.    Detects and communicates improvement and cost saving opportunities.
5.    Reports periodically progress on TEOA.
6.    Manage the TEBIT system to achieve the savings goal and the net productivity, working with the different Core Teams and functional teams.
7.    Support the lines with the Capacity Analysis and the creation, training and governance of the operational standards.

 Supervision
Continuous Improvement Analysts, Manufacturing Technician (Industrial Engineering role), Operational Excellence Interns.

What your background should look like

Education and Experience
Industrial Engineer Degree
Lean Certified
Master Degree desirable in engineering or business
Experience: +5 years of experience in Operational Excellence roles.
Language: Bilingual English / Spanish
 

Skills (Desirable)
Change Management Knowledge (certified desirable)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Proficient in Excel Pivot Charts and Macros, Power Point, MS Project, AutoCAD or alike, Minitab and Simulation software 
Basic knowledge in creating dashboards in PowerBI
Basic knowledge in Power Automate or alike (desirable)
Knowledge in problem-solving techniques
Experience in process improvement, Six Sigma
Experience supervising and developing engineers
Ability to work under pressure, good communications skills and teamwork.
Ability to influence all levels of the organization to achieve the Operational Excellence goals and culture.

Performance Indicators
TEOA Star Level
Net Productivity
TEBIT savings goals
Labor Efficiency

Competencies