Aerospace Operational Excellence Lead

Molex; Little Falls (MN); In loco; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) division seeks an Operational Excellence Leader to advance performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost by applying MOS, Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate priorities into measurable improvement programs, lead Kaizen events, coach leaders, and establish KPIs that drive sustainable capability and financial impact.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or manufacturing transformation initiatives
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies to complex manufacturing or operational challenges
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence results without relying solely on direct authority
• Experience using data and statistical analysis to identify root causes, measure process performance, and make informed business decisions
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate improvement opportunities into measurable operational and financial results
• Experience working within a manufacturing or operations environment

Mansioni

• Lead and support operational excellence strategies and initiatives aligned with ADS business and operational priorities
• Drive measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and working capital through structured problem solving and continuous improvement
• Champion adoption and maturation of the Molex Operating System (MOS), helping teams translate operating-system principles into daily behaviors and sustainable business results
• Identify and prioritize the highest-value improvement opportunities using operational data, business priorities, and economic thinking
• Lead complex Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on reducing process variation, eliminating waste, improving manufacturing flow, and increasing operational effectiveness
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events, value-stream activities, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving efforts
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability, throughput, capacity utilization, yield, and overall equipment and process effectiveness
• Coach leaders and cross-functional teams in Lean, Six Sigma, problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies to build sustainable capability throughout the organization
• Establish meaningful performance indicators and management routines that create visibility to operational performance, constraints, and improvement priorities
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and process variation while improving product and process capability
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations to improve material flow, inventory performance, lead times, and delivery execution
• Develop business cases and quantify the financial and operational value of improvement opportunities in partnership with Finance and business leaders
• Track improvement initiatives, milestones, benefits, risks, and sustainability of results using applicable MOS and project-management tools
• Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement by challenging existing assumptions and identifying better ways to create value
• Share and leverage best practices across ADS operations to accelerate learning and replicate successful improvements
• Support 5S, EHS, Quality, Lean, and other operational programs consistent with applicable procedures and business requirements
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Descrizione del lavoro

Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) division seeks an Operational Excellence Leader to advance performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost by applying MOS, Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.

You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate priorities into measurable improvement programs, lead Kaizen events, coach leaders, and establish KPIs that drive sustainable capability and financial impact.