Operational Excellence Lead

Hussmann International, Inc - Sparks, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Sparks, NV

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Operational Excellence Lead at Panasonic Energy of North America is responsible for optimizing production efficiency and reducing waste in a cross-functional environment. This role involves data collection, analysis, and the implementation of improvement projects to enhance manufacturing processes. The position requires strong leadership skills to drive change across departments and ensure sustained improvements in operations.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with operations and support functions to translate process improvement findings into sustained improvements and standard work.
• Understand and analyze top down factory SQCDP KGIs for Kaizen/Lean efforts targeting non-value-added activities.
• Implement Lean practices (7-Step) to improve manufacturing SQCDP deliverables, impacting material flow, operator efficiency and machine capability.
• Drive and influence change across multiple departments by implementing factory standards.
• Strong 5S skillset.
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Identify new sources of data and methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Quantify the value of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge required and ability to implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Strong technical background, including high volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Macro)) required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and understand complex equipment capabilities, operation/material flow, and data flow.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 5+ years in industrial or process engineering strongly desired.
• Six sigma Black belt highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance.
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month.
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment.
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning.
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging.
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization.
• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth.
• Shuttle rides to and from work.