Operational Excellence Manager

**Job Description Summary**:
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the lean transformation within Hermosillo Works to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
- Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including technicians, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement.
- Be a champion of Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
- Participate in daily management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
- Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily rapid experiments and problem solving in a systematic way.
- Expected travel 25-30%.
**Minimum Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Training.
- Strong lean manufacturing background.
- At least 5 years of experience in similar position.
- Strong experience in implementation of lean,

**Desired Characteristics**
- Experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:Yes