Manufacturing Operational Excellence Lead

Koch Business Solutions, LP; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist in New Richmond, WI to drive data-informed improvements across manufacturing. You will analyze production costs, support KPI improvements, and develop business cases with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma training and MES optimization to enable continuous improvement and cost reduction. Join a team focused on cost reductions, performance gains, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven data analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and statistical software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams in CI initiatives.
• Experience teaching and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven history of leading enhancements, training, and upkeep of MES.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs to identify cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support manufacturing project leaders with KPI improvements and savings forecasts.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to define project strategies and business cases.
• Train and develop employees in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Compile data and generate reports to support decision-making and CIP presentations.
• Assist CI project leaders with problem-solving, financial analysis, and savings forecasts; maintain MES.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Statistical software

Lean/Six Sigma

MES

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MES

Job description

Koch is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist in New Richmond, WI to drive data-informed improvements across manufacturing. You will analyze production costs, support KPI improvements, and develop business cases with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma training and MES optimization to enable continuous improvement and cost reduction. Join a team focused on cost reductions, performance gains, and data-driven decision-making.