Operations Excellence Manager

Tech Etch

Plymouth (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Employee stock ownership

Vacation days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k with company match

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Tech Etch in Plymouth, MA seeks an Operations Excellence Manager to drive a continuous improvement cycle across the enterprise, reporting to the VP of Engineering & Operations, leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to support growth and profitability.

You will mentor lean leaders, champion data-driven decisions, and develop a framework for sustainable performance, coordinating across functions to align scope, timelines, and resources with business goals. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

Qualifications

3+ years leading and coaching improvement teams.
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Management.
Strong foundation in statistical analysis.
Excellent communication across levels of the organization.
Results-oriented change agent with strategic thinking in business systems.
Proven cross-functional project management and leadership.
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and resource constraints.
Coordinate across disciplines and integrate all aspects of the business.
Lean experience in manufacturing; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional Lean and continuous improvement projects.
Identify and mentor lean leaders and contributors.
Champion data-driven decision-making with rigorous analysis.
Develop framework to drive continuous improvement and communicate with employee owners.
Monitor Lean and Six Sigma projects and conduct leadership reviews.

Skills

Lean leadership

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1964, Tech Etch specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered components and flexible printed circuits in the Medical Device, Aerospace and Defense, and Electronics and Telecommunications industries. Our mission is to inspire, create, and provide innovative solutions that enhance lives globally. We develop meaningful, long-term partnerships between our employee-owners and the industry leaders we serve. Our employees make up a united team of individuals who value positivity, teamwork, and growth with a mission to advance their skillsets and success. Tech Etch operates facilities in Plymouth, MA, Fall River, MA, and Litchfield, MN.

Description

About The Job

As the Operations Excellence Manager at Tech Etch, you will play a pivotal role in driving a continuous cycle of process improvements with an unwavering focus on growth and performance. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering & Operations, you will lead the charge in successfully implementing improvement projects across the enterprise, thereby enabling Tech Etch to sustain its rapid growth trajectory and enhance profitability. Your primary responsibilities will encompass overseeing the implementation of sustainable process enhancements, measuring and reporting performance against targets, and ensuring that change initiatives yield the expected business outcomes.

SHIFT: 1st shift.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute cross-functional Lean and continuous improvement projects aligned with our business objectives. These initiatives will drive improvements in process flow, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Identify, mentor, and train lean leaders and individual contributors, both formally and informally, to build a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization
Champion data-driven decision-making processes throughout the organization, ensuring that all business decisions are grounded in data and analysis
Develop and implement a comprehensive framework to drive and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the business, with an emphasis on delivering sustainable results. Foster transparency through regular and ongoing communication with all employee owners
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. This includes monitoring Lean and Six Sigma projects, identifying projects aligned with business goals, providing coaching and training, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels for project selection, and conducting regular leadership reviews to monitor progress

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of professional-level experience leading and coaching improvement teams.
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Management
Strong foundation in statistical analysis
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and cooperation
Results-oriented "change agent" with a talent for strategic thinking in the realm of business systems
Proficient in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts to reach consensus on shared objectives
Demonstrated project management skills, including cross-functional team leadership
Proven ability to function independently in a high-impact role, even when faced with tight deadlines and resource constraints
A demonstrated ability to coordinate across various disciplines and integrate all aspects of the business, including scope, roles, responsibilities, specifications, timelines, and resources
Prior Lean experience and training in a manufacturing environment; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

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