Business Operations Lead

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Operations Lead to enhance operational excellence. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives in project management and data analytics, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments. The ideal candidate will analyze KPIs, optimize processes, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on supply chain optimization and risk management, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization. If you're passionate about driving change and improving efficiency, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience preferred.
• 8+ years in manufacturing or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze KPI data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments to address KPI challenges.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Process Improvement

Lean and Six Sigma

Cross-functional Collaboration

Supply Chain Optimization

Risk Management

KPI Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP)

Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI)

Job description

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers—amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility—our people are energized problem solvers who take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic Business Operations Lead as the primary liaison between our department and production facilities. This role is critical in leading operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives in project management, data technologies and analytics, process improvements, Lean and Six Sigma, and change management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to bridge the department's needs with manufacturing execution, ensuring seamless collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement across teams.

You will report to the Sr. Manager, Business Operations.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze KPI data related to on-time delivery, product cost, RTYL, inventory turns to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. Produce reports and dashboards to communicate KPI performance and track progress.
2. Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration across departments to address KPI challenges holistically. Facilitate meetings and workshops to align strategies and share best practices.
3. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and implement process improvements, standardize workflows, and utilize automation technologies.
4. Performance Monitoring and Accountability: Establish KPI targets, monitor performance, and hold process owners accountable through reviews and feedback.
5. Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to improve supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Use visibility tools and forecasting models to improve inventory planning.
6. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement through feedback, Kaizen events, and lesson learned systems.
7. Risk Management: Address risks affecting KPI performance, develop contingency plans, and facilitate stakeholder communication and conflict resolution.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the US; no sponsorship available.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 8+ years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality, or Operations Management.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps).
• Experience in program development and rollout.
• Knowledge of P&L and inventory management.
• Strong storytelling and influencing skills.
• LSS or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with big data and complex analysis.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• More details at www.raquickfind.com

This position is part of a job family; experience will determine level and pay.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you might be the right fit for this or other roles.

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Our hybrid policy expects employees to work at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at a Rockwell location unless otherwise arranged.