Operational Excellence Director

7 days ago

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Dekko Full time
Join Dekko's Team as an Operational Excellence Leader

We're seeking a seasoned professional to drive our Lean and Six Sigma transformation enterprise-wide. As our Operational Excellence Leader, you'll be responsible for leading and implementing Lean strategies, coaching and mentoring teams, and collaborating with senior leadership to define organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement Lean strategies and initiatives to drive operational excellence.
  • Coach and mentor plant managers, engineers, and project teams to align with Lean principles and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define Lean objectives, performance metrics, and monitor progress towards organizational goals.
  • Conduct assessments and audits to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans to drive operational excellence.
  • Facilitate Lean training sessions and workshops to foster continuous learning and improvement.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Serve as a Lean subject matter expert, promoting Lean principles and practices, and guiding teams to identify and eliminate waste, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify areas of waste, develop and lead projects using techniques such as Lean Methodology and Six Sigma Principles.
  • Drive speed, quality, and simplification of processes.
  • Lead large initiatives, coordinating the work of internal teams, and communicating results to executive management.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated success coaching and leading a team.
  • Strong 'hands-on' leadership and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding and technical expertise in Lean and Six Sigma DMAIC and other industry standard methodologies for continuous improvements.
  • Proven track record of leading and facilitating successful Lean transformations in fast-paced, large organizations.
  • Experience in Development and Production improvements, preferably in molding and assembly processes in a contract manufacturing environment.
  • Project planning and successful execution of projects to cost and schedule targets.
  • Lean & Six Sigma Deployment Experience in changing people/culture and process.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to deliver data-driven solutions and measure the impact of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your hard work.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
  • The chance to make a monumental impact on our organization's success and growth.

Dekko is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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