OPX Engineer III: Lean Transformation Leader

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer III to lead strategic improvement initiatives across the manufacturing network. You will coach leaders, deploy OPX strategies, and standardize governance to deliver sustainable results in line with the company roadmap.

You will drive shopfloor management and 5S optimization, develop value stream maps, and partner with multiple stakeholders to complete Kaizen projects with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years in Operational Excellence or Lean/CI roles.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or project experience preferred.
• Proven experience using shopfloor and ERP data to improve processes and performance.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, presentation, and change management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP data and data analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, sustain, and continuously improve Shopfloor Management systems, including visual management standards, KPI management, escalation processes, and Tier Accountability Reviews.
• Lead the implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement of 5S standards to enhance safety, productivity, visual control, and operational discipline.
• Assess Shopfloor Management and 5S maturity, identify gaps, and develop action plans to improve standards adherence.
• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional OPX initiatives, such as Kaizen workshops and OPX projects with stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Shopfloor Mgmt

Visual Management

KPI Deployment

5S

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Problem-Solving

Change Mgmt

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

ERP systems

Job description

Kelvion is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer III to lead strategic improvement initiatives across the manufacturing network. You will coach leaders, deploy OPX strategies, and standardize governance to deliver sustainable results in line with the company roadmap.

You will drive shopfloor management and 5S optimization, develop value stream maps, and partner with multiple stakeholders to complete Kaizen projects with measurable impact.