Manufacturing CI & Operations Excellence Lead

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 74,970 - 128,520; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC seeks a Continuous Improvement & Operations Excellence Team Lead to drive lean and CI across production, logistics, and fabrication. You will lead cross‑functional teams to implement rapid improvements, standardize work, and enable a performance‑driven MDl mindset at the EA Wendell Operations site.

You will mentor staff, run Kaizen events, and shape the site’s improvement roadmap with a focus on value, efficiency, and sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in Process Engineering, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Lean/CI tools: 5S/6S, VSM, Standardized Work, 8D/A3, Yamazumi, TPM, Pull Systems, SMED.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines and lead change in ambiguous, complex environments.
• Group facilitation, public speaking, presentation, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Basic project management (Gantt/timeline, RACI, prioritization, risk management).
• Process mapping with Visio or similar; data-driven communication.
• ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred) and understanding of master data impact on shopfloor.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own shopfloor management system to strengthen capability and performance.
• Facilitate Kaizen / sprint / workshops; guide teams from idea to execution.
• Build CI culture through training, coaching, and pathways for staff.
• Lead RCA, PDCA, 8D, and A3 to address systemic gaps and prevent issues.
• Translate analysis into requirements, features, roadmaps, and business value.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S/6S

VSM

Standardized Work

8D/A3

Yamazumi

TPM

Pull Systems

SMED

Communication across disciplines

Process mapping

Visio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline

Tools

Visio

SAP

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC seeks a Continuous Improvement & Operations Excellence Team Lead to drive lean and CI across production, logistics, and fabrication. You will lead cross‑functional teams to implement rapid improvements, standardize work, and enable a performance‑driven MDl mindset at the EA Wendell Operations site.

You will mentor staff, run Kaizen events, and shape the site’s improvement roadmap with a focus on value, efficiency, and sustainable results.