Operations Excellence & Continuous Improvement Specialist

DFM Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DFM Solutions is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to partner with site leadership and corporate teams. This role focuses on applying GMS principles, driving cost savings, and optimizing equipment and processes to enhance productivity and customer service.

You will analyze performance data, develop business cases, and support implementation of improvements across labor, materials, and processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• .Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• .
• Experience with continuous improvement and manufacturing systems is preferred.
• .

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and requirements.
• Partner with site leadership to identify, develop, implement, and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements related to labor, equipment, materials, processes, productivity, quality, and service delivery.
• Research and recommend innovative solutions, technologies, equipment, and processes that improve operational efficiency and customer service.
• Support the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of equipment utilized within site operations.
• Track cost savings, operational improvements, and other site initiatives and provide regular updates on progress and results.
• Assist with developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and recommendations for proposed equipment, technology, and process improvements.
• Provide hands-on support to site leadership with operational projects, customer initiatives, process improvements, and other site priorities.
• Analyze operational data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improved productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Assist with developing and standardizing processes, procedures, and best practices to promote consistency and sustainability.
• Coordinate with corporate departments and site leadership to ensure operational initiatives align with company and customer objectives.
• Participate in customer meetings, operational reviews, GMS activities, and continuous improvement discussions as required.
• Assist with equipment trials, implementation, training, and evaluation to ensure expected operational benefits are achieved.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to improvement initiatives, cost savings, equipment evaluations, and operational projects.
• Serve as a resource to site leadership by helping troubleshoot operational challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Support special projects and additional operational needs as assigned by site or corporate leadership.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrate role model behavior for safety, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with DFM Solutions and customer safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DFM Solutions is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to partner with site leadership and corporate teams. This role focuses on applying GMS principles, driving cost savings, and optimizing equipment and processes to enhance productivity and customer service.

You will analyze performance data, develop business cases, and support implementation of improvements across labor, materials, and processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.