Operational Excellence Manager - Portland, United States - Paradigm Windows

Paradigm Windows

Verified Company

Portland, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Optimize existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and costeffectiveness.
Develop and implement functional description and process control strategies that improve results and reduce variability.
Implement and monitor key metrics and KPIs for performance and process effectiveness. Partner with management to leverage data to prioritize & recommend new projects.
Develops standard operating procedures for the value stream processes based on the FLOW.
Document track and monitor current project performance using metrics and key performance indicators.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop datadriven solutions to improve performance.
Develop and execute action plans that result in quality, productivity, and cost savings.
Facilitate Kaizen events in which we effectively build and lead focused and empowered teams.
Actively participates in meetings and training sessions as required in addition to completing continuous learning in relevant field

(example:

Lean, Six Sigma, Project management, )

Job Requirements:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Solid understanding of the business and supply chain
Strong Excel skills
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Ability to learn new systems and use them to organize orders and give everyone visibility to align all processes and deliver as promised.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Must demonstrate the ability to interact with peers, management, and other departments in a professional manner.

Experience Required:

5+ years of CI/ PM experience
Six Sigma/Green Belt Certification (preferred)
Project Management Certification (preferred)
Experience in leading improvement projects and project teams
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma tools, principles and methodologies
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work inside, occasionally work protracted or irregular hours; this position will work closely with others in addition to working alone.
Prolong periods working either on the computer or in the manufacturing environment.

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