Operational Excellence Manager
Job Description
Overview The Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for providing leadership in the company’s operational excellence journey through application and education of lean principles and methodologies to support and drive process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibilities Subject matter expert in various lean tools used to drive continual improvements throughout the company Effectively deploy Lean/Six Sigma methods into the organization Responsible for educating and developing the workforce on lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies Organize, facilitate and measure results on key improvement efforts or projects Lead, train, and participate in OE projects that support manufacturing initiatives Track, report, and evaluate progress against key operational metrics and project goals Support and help develop a lean culture Develop and train employees and teams to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities of operational excellence tools and culture Assist in the development of annual improvement plan with operating company leadership team Monitor and drive the utilization of employee safety and OE programs Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance Lead Project Management and Process Engineering to ensure projects are properly defined Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment 5 years of experience leading operational excellence projects and initiatives Subject matter expert in Lean methods and implementation Lean training and education Ability to educate and train on lean techniques Good communication, facilitation and presentation skills Collaborative, objective, results-oriented Strong analytical abilities Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills What is it like to work at Cretex Medical? We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety, and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement. Pay Range USD $97,900.00 - USD $122,400.00 /Yr. Company Benefits All Employees: Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 20+ hours: Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit-sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long-term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
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