Operational Excellence Leader—Safety, Quality & Lean

Mazzella; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Teledoc visits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

At Mazzella, the SQL Manager drives operational excellence by integrating Safety, Quality, and Lean practices across multiple facilities. You’ll coach teams to eliminate waste, reduce defects, and ensure OSHA/ISO compliance while leading ongoing improvements in processes and risk management.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on facilitation, focusing on training, incident investigations, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration to elevate safety and quality in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, EHS, or related field preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Minimum 5 years of work‑related experience in lean manufacturing focused on quality and safety improvements.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis such as 8D, 5 Why, and fish bone analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, ISO standards, and SPC analysis.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E‑verify

Responsibilities

• Work with management to ensure organization’s safety compliance
• Prepare and communicate safety KPIs and reports
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions plans
• Manage planning and preparedness for Emergency Action and Response at the sites
• Develop, conduct, and audit training, compliance, and on the job execution
• Work with Human Resources to manage workers’ compensation claims, return to work programs, and safety claim management
• Manage regular job risk assessments and hazard controls, including PPE assessments
• Develop, improve, and maintain the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) from order to cash
• Implement and monitor quality metrics such as non‑conformance reports, reducing scrap, rework, and customer complaints
• Drive compliance, standardization, and Lean practices
• Partner with supply chain to audit vendors, resolve customer quality and reliability issues through structured problem‑solving techniques
• Prepare for and represent the Company during internal, customer, and regulatory quality system audits
• Partner with manufacturing management team on capital projects focused on improving reliability measures across multiple production facilities
• Other duties as assigned
• Identify and eliminate waste utilizing lean tools such as Kaizen, VSM, 5S, and Poka‑Yoke
• Implement visual management boards and tier huddle structures to optimize shop‑floor performances
• Conduct workshops to verify and mentor employees in Lean Six Sigma and problem‑solving techniques such as RCA and 7 statistical tools
• Monitor and report lead time reductions, 5S audit scores, and cost savings from Kaizen events

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

cross‑functional influence

OSHA/ISO knowledge

SPC analysis

communication skills

risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Operations Management/EHS

Tools

Kaizen

VSM

5S

Poka‑Yoke

Job description

At Mazzella, the SQL Manager drives operational excellence by integrating Safety, Quality, and Lean practices across multiple facilities. You’ll coach teams to eliminate waste, reduce defects, and ensure OSHA/ISO compliance while leading ongoing improvements in processes and risk management.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on facilitation, focusing on training, incident investigations, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration to elevate safety and quality in a dynamic