Operational Excellence Manager

COMPANY: Discovery Solutions is seeking job seekers for a Operational Excellence Manager.
LOCATION: Mojave, CA SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you'll lead the site's continuous improvement programs, deploying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
Collaborate to lead impactful process improvements, and foster a culture of Lean Six Sigma principles through training programs.
DESCRIPTION: • Manage a diverse portfolio of projects to enhance site processes and deliver value to customers, employees, and the company.
• Implement AeroLean Production System Standards, including 5S, Operator Standard Work, Problem Solving, VSMs, Poka Yoke, Visual Management, Kanban, and Pull systems.
• Lead development in continuous improvement concepts and methodologies.
• Facilitate strategic agreement of goals and projects within the leadership team.
• As a motivated agent, coaching and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Report on continuous improvement workshops and cost-saving programs.
• Develop ad-hoc teams for rapid problem-solving.
• Manage a small team of Lean/Six Sigma Engineers.
• Lead site cost/productivity improvement programs.
• Foster a culture of improvement and collaboration.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Five (5) years' experience required or ten (10) years preferred in manufacturing operations management, process engineering management, or quality management • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in STEM or related field required • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)