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IDEX Director of Operational Excellence in Wooster, Ohio
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
This position leads the strategic operational initiatives for operational performance and continuous improvement, while collaborating across the organization with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering organizations, to deliver tangible results as well as to instill a mindset and culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. This leader engages with the company-wide Operational Excellence network to develop and implement enterprise strategies, and will assist in leading the identification and execution of strategic and operational priorities across Operations in support of improving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.
This leader works with peers across the organization to understand the business objectives and builds an organization which can enable their delivery in an effective and efficient manner, while demonstrating commitment to Akron Brass’s operating model and core value system.
REPORTS TO (Title) : Site Leader, Akron Brass
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work across the organization to develop and drive to completion strategic initiatives around OEE, Productivity, and On-time Delivery
Work with support functions to collaborate and maximize impact of support function processes including supply chain, quality, and engineering.
Apply Continuous Improvement and Lean tools to improve/redesign business processes, in order to drive productivity, efficiency, simplification, and waste elimination
Work with internal teams to yield maximum improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery throughput and Cost efficiency through:
Business Process Improvement - Define, optimize, and maintain end to end business processes (e.g., map/analyze using standard problem-solving tools and techniques)
Root cause problem solving, and training teams on standardized approach
Identify and quantify continuous improvement opportunities across functions and build business case and necessary investment case
Lead workshops, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA and Lean Six Sigma, and Rapid Improvement Events and Workshops
Ensure compliance across quality and EHS systems
Deployment of Visual Management Systems
Sustaining results through meaningful metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Continuous Improvement Education and Training
Continuous Improvement Project Intake and Prioritization
Build organizational capability and provide training/coaching to team members
Lead cross functional teams in understanding the current condition of assigned processes / systems, develop target condition, establish plans to close the gap and coach teams to successfully achieve value capture
Drive Change Management to promote a culture and mindset of operational excellence and continuous improvement and embedding it into daily work
Build, maintain and leverage relationships across the matrix to identify opportunities for process improvement and facilitate the implementation of measurement and management systems
Coach / mentor team members and at all levels to support them through the adoption of lean principles and practices
Build organizational capabilities and deploy Operational Excellence training in support of achieving organizational priorities
Use data-driven approach to Operational Excellence
Participate, collaborate and lead programs/projects outside of operations on cross-organizational improvement opportunities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
Understanding of and experience with Machining, Foundry, and Assembly Manufacturing Technologies
Demonstrated Project Management expertise
Experience with business case preparation including financial modeling
Experience with use of technology/digital tools
Demonstrated proficiency in managing portfolio of projects and in leading change through others to achieve operational excellence.
Track record of success in the rigorous planning, execution and timely delivery of high-impact projects and programs
Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems in manufacturing and business processes
Proven innovation & opportunity identification translated to tangible initiatives and successful value capture
Builds relationships, able to negotiate & influence, and manage change in a global matrix environment
Demonstrated proficiency and passion for lean methodology, tools and manufacturing process improvement
Exceptional skills in leadership, coaching, analytical problem solving and strong business acumen
Superior written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
5 + years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience applying “lean” principles
Six Sigma experience required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job:
The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to walk.
The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#’s.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.
Ability to work with arms above head.
Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in production areas.
Work Environment:
On Site Role
Indoor office
Production and/or Warehouse
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: Akron Brass