Operational Excellence Lead (Lean, Six Sigma & Digital Ops)

Thyssenkrupp; Aurora (OH); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability – Short and Long Term

Job summary

thyssenkrupp rothe erde is seeking a Lead for Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with plant leadership to apply TKPS/OPX, Lean, and Six Sigma to achieve measurable results across operations.

Responsibilities include training teams, implementing digital tools, and coordinating internal/external OPX activities. Strong ISO knowledge and 5+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Lean/CI experience and measurable results in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with process-improvement focus.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred, certification beneficial.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver service improvements using process methods (6 Sigma, SMED, 6S, VSM).
• Lead TKPS/OPX-driven improvements across operations and with plant leadership.
• Integrate TKPS methods into all levels of operations.
• Design, install, and debug programs/tools for process improvements.
• Coordinate internal/external OPX scans and support other facilities.
• Train teams on OPX/TKPS/drive methods and tools.
• Lead key projects with IT to enable digital tools, dashboards, and automation.

Skills

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional project leadership

Problem solving (DMAIC)

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Data analysis / dashboards

Microsoft Office

Education

Manufacturing experience (5+ years)

Lean/CI methodologies (VSM, 6S, SMED)

ISO 9001 familiarity + 14001/45001/50001 knowledge

FAI, PPAP, FMEA, 8D knowledge

Job description

thyssenkrupp rothe erde is seeking a Lead for Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with plant leadership to apply TKPS/OPX, Lean, and Six Sigma to achieve measurable results across operations.

Responsibilities include training teams, implementing digital tools, and coordinating internal/external OPX activities. Strong ISO knowledge and 5+ years in manufacturing are preferred.