Continuous Improvement Engineering Director

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kelvion Inc. in the United States seeks an OPX Director to lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will develop the OPX strategy, deploy Lean tools, coach leaders, and embed a culture of CI to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Responsibilities include implementing Shopfloor Management, 5S, VSM, Kaizen, and Visual Management per Kelvion standards; organizing Kaizen workshops; establishing KPIs with ROI tracking; and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business operations or related field.
• 5+ years in Lean / CI / OPX within manufacturing.
• Experience leading CI projects and measurable improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean/CI/OPX tools and methods.
• Proficient with data analysis and KPI tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, communicate, and execute a site-level OPX strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead OPX implementation including Shopfloor Management, 5S, VSM, Kaizen, Visual Management.
• Identify and drive OPX initiatives delivering safety, quality, cost, and productivity gains.
• Create OPX roadmaps with charters, timelines, and success metrics.
• Organize Kaizen workshops and lead cross-functional problem solving.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure OPX impact and ROI.
• Establish standard processes and documentation to sustain improvements.
• Coach leaders and employees on Lean/CI/OPX principles and tools.
• Influence cross-functional teams to drive adoption and sustainability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor performance and adjust plans based on data and operational need.
• Assign work and support employee development.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

OPX strategy

Kaizen workshops

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Descripción del empleo

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OPX Director

Indirect Catoosa, OK, US

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operational Excellence Director is responsible for leading and sustaining Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations. This role drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity by developing Operational Excellence (OPX) strategy, deploying Lean tools, coaching leaders, and embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI).

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop, communicate, and execute a site-level OPX strategy aligned with Kelvion’s goals.
• Lead implementation of OPX principles & methods, including but not limited to Shopfloor Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, Visual Management, Just-In-Time, Maturity Assessment, in accordance with Kelvion Manufacturing Excellence (K°MAeX) global standards.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead OPX initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Establish OPX roadmaps, including project charters, timelines, and success metrics, in alignment with local and global strategy. Collaborate with leadership to align OPX priorities with company’s goals.
• Organize and facilitate Kaizen workshops, in collaboration with the other Functions, such as but not limited to: root cause analysis & problem-solving (using structured methods like Ishikawa, 5-Why, A3); identification & elimination of waste, variation, bottlenecks along value streams; lead time reduction.
• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure OPX effectiveness and sustain gains, including ROI and cost savings from OPX projects and report results to leadership.
• Establish standard processes and documentation to sustain improvements, in alignment with K°MAeX standards.
• Coach and train leaders, supervisors, and employees on Lean / CI / OPX principles, tools, and methods. Support cross-functional teams and shop floor employees in OPX initiatives.
• Influence and engage cross-functional teams to drive change and accountability; support change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of new processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to integrate OPX into daily operations.
• Monitor ongoing performance and OPX plans based on data and operational needs.
• Responsible for assigning work, coaching, and supporting employees’ development.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes Quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Lean leadership and Change Management
• Analytical and structured problem solving
• Cross functional collaboration
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Results-driven mindset with focus on sustainability

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / business operations / related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Lean / CI / OPX experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading CI projects and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing / CI / OPX tools and methodologies.
• Experience with KPI development, data analysis, and performance tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with manufacturing systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required to hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.