Operational Excellence Leader

Description

IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We’re looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what’s possible. At IPS, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry. You’ll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a values-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

Responsibilities and Expectations: 

IPS is seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in operational excellence within a manufacturing/services atmosphere. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of operational excellence across IPS, driving cost out and improving operational productivity. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, industrial operations, lean/Six Sigma, and leadership skills.

This role will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of IPS in addition to delivering cost-out across all P&Ls. He or she will collaborate closely with the service center management, regional leaders, engineering, and other functional teams managing overall risk and impact to IPS success. Assess current business performance, identify gaps, and establish/implement plans.

Unmatched Customer Service: 

• Monitor progress and facilitate sharing of best-in-class ideas and processes.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement across business areas and service centers.
• Provide operational excellence support to IPS teams and service centers to include Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and operational layout.
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement actions based on standard work planning and warranty claims.
• Enforce strict safety protocols and compliance in all shop activities.

Soft Skills: 

• Innovative Thinking: Embracing innovation and creativity is key to staying competitive in today's dynamic business environment.
• Adaptability: A successful IPS leader must pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions, emerging trends, and unexpected challenges.
• Collaborative Leadership: Effective leadership involves fostering collaboration and teamwork across departments.
• Resilience and Persistence: Should demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from failures to ultimately drive success.
• Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and integrity is essential in all business dealings. Should prioritize honesty, transparency, and fairness in their interactions with clients, partners, and team members to build lasting trust and credibility.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset:  Always seeking to make things better and drive efficiency driving cost out of the business.
• Practical Approach:  Ability to apply theoretical lean understanding building unique plans for each shop to ensure optimized ROI on investment.

Responsibilities: 

• Identify gaps leveraging standard work plans and data to create improvement plans and conduct monthly OPEX reviews with service centers and broader leadership
• Facilitate project selection, prioritization, and execution driving improvement teams and addressing barriers to success.
• Collaborate across the organization with supporting functions to include the CIPS team, managing CI framework, quality, engineering, finance, and local service center leadership.
• Conduct value stream mapping and 6S activities serving as subject matter expert that would inform capital investment decisions
• Own and manage operational excellence defining an improvement plan for each shop scaling based on need and investment.
• Develop and manage budgets for operational improvement projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Develop and manage a 5-year capital strategic investment plan.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress towards operational goals and targets.
• Stay up to date with operational trends, technological advancements, best practices, and lessons learned identifying opportunities to improve operational capability.
• Foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree: Industrial Engineering degree preferred or closely related degree.
• 5-10 years’ experience in an operations role in a traditional manufacturing plant is required.
• 5-10 years’ leadership experience in a previous OE or quality role.
• Knowledge of process optimization strategies and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean/6S, or other related frameworks.
• Computer proficiency in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:  

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits:   

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.  

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.                     

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