Operational Excellence Engineer II: Lean & Kaizen Leader

Kelvion Products Inc

Catoosa (OK)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Kelvion Products Inc in Catoosa, OK is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer II to lead cross-functional improvement projects that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve process reliability. The role applies advanced Lean tools, facilitates Kaizen workshops, and supports root-cause analysis while partnering with production, engineering, and quality teams.

The successful candidate will mentor junior OPX staff, strengthen the continuous improvement culture, and drive sustained gains

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement.
Experience with Lean / CI / OPX tools is preferred. Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional OPX projects to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance quality.
Develop value stream maps and identify improvement opportunities.
Facilitate Kaizen workshops and train teams on Lean / CI / OPX tools.
Analyze complex data sets using statistical methods and software to drive improvement initiatives.
Partner with engineering and operations to support manufacturing processes, deciding on best OPX approach and escalating risks.
Teach and coach junior engineers and specialists on Lean / CI / OPX methodologies.
All other duties assigned.