Manage operational excellence team, develop OE culture, and lead OE strategy execution for manufacturing sites.
This strategic business partner oversees the execution of Shingo-based models, management of training and education in Lean methodologies, and the enhancement and development of various OE tools and systems including Daily Management Systems, A3/Root Cause Problem Solving, and Leader Standard Work. Collaborating closely with operational leaders, this project leader requires close and regular teamwork to drive top-line growth, gross margin expansion, OpEx team, and working capital efficiency. This position acts in a "player-coach" role, leading the team while also actively implementing OE methodologies and initiatives. This role will operate out of a hybrid work environment and must be within commutable distance of the LGC sites in Milford, MA.
The Director directs personnel and resources, promoting ownership and accountability in a hybrid environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential functions:
- Lead OE professionals in region to meet business goals, ensure quality compliance
- Manage the personnel activities of direct and indirect reports, including budgeting, engagement, staffing, training, talent management, employee relations, and mentoring and coaching
- Act as a key business ally to cross-functional collaborators and global process owners across various functions, sites, and regions
- Develop and implement operational plans aimed at improving the productivity and profitability of the direct team by achieving excellent standards
- Collaborate with site leaders to develop and maintain forward-looking, site-specific plans driving operational improvements
- Ensure successful implementation, improvement, and management of OE tools and systems, including Daily Management Systems (DMS), throughout the business unit鈥檚 operational sites
- Develop and provide effective training and coaching to all levels of the Operations function in improvement methodologies, with an emphasis on Lean/Shingo methodologies
- Provide data insights for decision-making, analyze critical metrics, and advise leadership on trends.
- Serve as a reliable subject matter expert, maintaining a strong knowledge base of OE standard processes and leading CI methodologies and models
- Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
- Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs