Operational Excellence Lead: Lean, Six Sigma & TKPS

thyssenkrupp rothe erde; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp rothe erde in Ohio seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with plant leadership and shop floor teams.

You will implement TKPS/OPX, apply Lean/Six Sigma tools, and deliver measurable efficiency gains while supporting quality management system activities.

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential to coordinate improvements, train associates, and align digital tools and dashboards with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in a manufacturing setting or equivalent.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (VSM, 6S, SMED, DMAIC).
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and driving measurable results.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience supporting or administering a QMS with ISO knowledge.
• Knowledge of FAI, PPAP, FMEA and 8D.
• Auditing practices and procedure writing; familiarity with ISO standards.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver service improvement activity across the business using Six Sigma, SMED, 6S, VSM.
• Understand TKPS and the tk drive framework for OPX.
• Lead integration of TKPS methods into operations at all levels.
• Design, install and debug programs and tools for process improvements.
• Execute internal/external annual OPX scans with management teams.
• Support external OPX scans at other tk facilities.
• Train associates in OPX/TKPS/drive methods and systems.
• Use tk drive SharePoint as communications and training tool.
• Coordinate and lead projects for improvements; supervise teams or coordinate re‑engineering.
• Partner with IT and functions to identify and implement digital tools, dashboards, automation.
• Assist the Quality and Management Systems Manager with audits, supplier approvals, corrective actions, documentation.

Skills

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

VSM

DMAIC

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Digital tools / dashboards

Education

ISO 9001 familiarity

ISO 14001/45001/50001 knowledge

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Microsoft Office proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Tools

TKPS/OPX

Quality Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

thyssenkrupp rothe erde in Ohio seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with plant leadership and shop floor teams.

You will implement TKPS/OPX, apply Lean/Six Sigma tools, and deliver measurable efficiency gains while supporting quality management system activities.

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential to coordinate improvements, train associates, and align digital tools and dashboards with corporate goals.