Operational Excellence Lead — Lean Transformation & Training

Molex; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to mature the Molex operating system for the Busbar team. You will plan, train, coach, and lead projects to deploy Lean capabilities across the site.

You will collaborate with site and business leadership to drive SQDCC improvements, develop roadmaps, and deliver measurable productivity gains. The role requires extensive Lean experience and strong facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering
• 5+ years in industrial, manufacturing, process engineering/optimization
• 7+ years leading improvement efforts and projects
• Excellent ability to influence without authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication with colleagues and senior management
• Excellent group facilitation skills and consensus building
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and dedicated optimization tools
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Assess site performance across Operational Excellence capabilities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute site OE roadmaps aligned with Unit objectives.
• Lead Value Stream Design, VSM, and Lean transformation to improve SQDCC.
• Deploy OE capabilities through training, coaching, workshops, Kaizen events, and project leadership.
• Drive deployment and sustainment of the Molex Operating System and standard work.
• Lead continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and productivity initiatives site-wide.
• Establish a pipeline of improvement projects delivering measurable gains.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end performance.
• Lead KPI reporting and support management reviews and planning.
• Train and mentor leaders in Lean thinking and problem-solving.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountable ownership.

Skills

Influence without authority

Verbal and written communication

Facilitation

Autonomy

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

iGrafx

Visio

iObeya

iNexus

Minitab

Job description

Molex is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to mature the Molex operating system for the Busbar team. You will plan, train, coach, and lead projects to deploy Lean capabilities across the site.

You will collaborate with site and business leadership to drive SQDCC improvements, develop roadmaps, and deliver measurable productivity gains. The role requires extensive Lean experience and strong facilitation skills.