Operational Excellence Lead: Lean, Six Sigma & Digital

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

thyssenkrupp rothe erde seeks an experienced professional to lead Operational Excellence initiatives, driving Lean/Six Sigma, TKPS/OPX methods, and cross-functional improvement projects. You will work closely with plant leadership and departments to deliver measurable performance gains.

The role includes training associates, coordinating internal and external OPX activities, and partnering with IT for data-driven improvements and digital tools. Export control compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (VSM, 6S, SMED, DMAIC).
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
• Knowledge of FAI, PPAP, FMEA and 8D.
• Auditing practices and procedure writing.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver service improvements using Lean Six Sigma and related methods.
• Lead TKPS/OPX integration across operations.
• Design, install and debug programs and tools for process improvements.
• Coordinate and lead internal/external OPX scans with management teams.
• Support external OPX scans at other TK facilities as required.
• Train associates in OPX/TKPS/drive methods.
• Collaborate with IT to implement digital tools, data analysis, dashboards, automation, and system improvements.
• Assist with audits, supplier evaluation, corrective actions, and documentation.

Skills

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

5 years manufacturing experience

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

ISO 9001 familiarity

ISO 14001/45001/50001 familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Dashboards/BI

ISO 9001 knowledge

DMAIC

Job description

thyssenkrupp rothe erde seeks an experienced professional to lead Operational Excellence initiatives, driving Lean/Six Sigma, TKPS/OPX methods, and cross-functional improvement projects. You will work closely with plant leadership and departments to deliver measurable performance gains.

The role includes training associates, coordinating internal and external OPX activities, and partnering with IT for data-driven improvements and digital tools. Export control compliance applies.