Operational Excellence Lead – Lean & TPM Initiatives

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead in Geneva, USA. The role focuses on Lean implementation, TPM, and driving performance improvements. Candidates must have at least 5 years in manufacturing, including 3 years in management, and a strong background in Lean methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management.
• Proven experience in Lean systems and TPM implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quantify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plant improvement projects.
• Standardize work processes via visual management.
• Analyze production data and create process/value stream maps.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams on strategies.
• Develop and deliver training on Lean tools.
• Manage plant MES reporting and performance metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

TPM implementation

Process Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Operational Excellence Lead – Lean & TPM Initiatives

Location: Geneva, USA
Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 + 10% bonus
Experience: 5–20 years (3+ years in management)
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, or Permanent Resident (no sponsorship)

Skills: Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, HPS, SMED, 5S), TPM implementation & methodologies, Process Mapping (Value Stream Maps, Flow Diagrams), Root Cause Analysis (Fishbone, 5-Whys), MES reporting & data-driven decisions, Cross-functional leadership & training, KPI tracking & performance measurement

Seeking a Continuous Improvement / Operations Excellence Manager to lead efficiency and reliability initiatives across the plant. This role focuses on Lean implementation, TPM, waste reduction, process optimization, and driving sustainable improvements in performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plant improvement projects (Lean, TPM, HPS, Kaizen).
• Standardize work processes (visual management, SOPs, set‑up sheets, parameters).
• Analyze production data, create process/value stream maps, and identify efficiency gaps.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with global and cross‑functional teams on strategies and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training on Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Manage plant MES reporting and performance metrics.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management.
• Proven experience in Lean systems and TPM implementation.
• Strong analytical, process mapping, and RCA problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to quantify improvements using KPIs and present to leadership.