• Operational Excellence Lead

    Valcor Engineering (Springfield, NJ)


    The role is responsible for supporting achievement of Valcor’s goals on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost through the use of Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Excellence, he/she will assist in facilitating continuous improvement events through the use of Op Ex tools rooted in TPS principles.

     

    This is a hands on, self-motivated position that is expected to interact with employees at every level, as well as help promote a culture of continuous improvement across all functions within the organization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Drive a metrics based, data driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement

     

    Monitor and analyze metrics to identify trends or opportunities where cost savings/cost avoidance and/or

     

    quality improvements can be realized

     

    Effectively deploy Lean/CI methods into the organization

     

    Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to reduce scrap/rework through Lean/CI initiatives

     

    Facilitate company-wide Kaizen activities to produce tangible cost savings

     

    Provide timely and accurate project status to all organizational levels

     

    Develop and maintain process maps for project and process improvement efforts

     

    Assist key suppliers with the adoption of Lean Methodologies

     

    Interface with customers to adopt best practices where possible

     

    Implement and embrace a visual workplace to include metrics, 6S, and standard work

     

    Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail and strict adherence to Valcor Personal Guarantee Program and Quality Management System

    Competencies:

    • Leadership

    • Project Management

    • Teamwork

    • Communication

    • Technical Capacity

    • Business Acumen

    • Bias for action

    • Problem Solving/Analysis

    • Presentation Skills

    • Dealing with Ambiguity

    • Time Management

    • Attention to Detail

    Required Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field of study

     

    3-5 years of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience

     

    DMAIC Green Belt or equivalent; Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma experience and/or certification

     

    Project Management experience leading/managing large cross-functional projects and timelines

     

    Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint

     

    Experience training and coaching others in problem solving methodologies is preferred

     

    Statistical analysis software experience

     

    We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.