Operational Excellence Manager

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 tech-driven company in Geneva, NY is seeking a Continuous Improvement / Operations Excellence Manager to lead efficiency and reliability initiatives across the plant. The role focuses on Lean implementation, TPM, and driving sustainable improvements in performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and experience in Lean systems. This position offers a salary range of $100,000 – $150,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plant improvement projects (Lean, TPM, HPS, Kaizen).
• Standardize work processes (visual management, SOPs, set-up sheets).
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

TPM implementation

Process Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

MES reporting

Cross-functional leadership

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Role Summary

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.

Location & Compensation

• 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)