Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Lancesoft INC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft INC seeks a Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer to drive and sustain the company’s Operational Excellence strategy within the Durham operation.

The role focuses on aligning SQDC objectives, coaching Change to Win and BDPS programs, and leading Lean transformation efforts. Responsibilities include developing deployment plans, managing a robust improvement pipeline, and training teams in Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving methodologies to deliver sustainable results in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience mentoring and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen Blitz events, Kaizen Weeks).
• Proficient in Lean Six Sigma tools and problem-solving methodologies (A3, DMAIC, 8D).
• Ability to train and develop capability in Continuous Improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Continuous Improvement projects aligned with KPIs.
• Lead Kaizen events and ensure monitoring, sustainment and realization of results.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

BD Production System (BDPS)

Value Stream Mapping

Gemba

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer

Location: DurhamNC 27703

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for implementing and sustaining the Operational Excellence strategy through the achievement of business results and the promotion of ideal behaviors across the organization.
• The role ensures the alignment and integration of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives throughout all organizational tiers.
• The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer serves as the administrator and coach of the Change to Win and BD Production System (BDPS) programs, consistently supporting business growth and operational performance.
• This position requires extensive experience mentoring and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen Blitz events, Kaizen Weeks, and complex problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies such as A3, DMAIC, 8D, and other Lean Six Sigma tools.
• The role also drives training and capability development in Continuous Improvement methodologies and practices while leveraging technical expertise in Industrial Engineering and financial business analysis to deliver sustainable results.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of the organization's Annual Strategic Plan and support its deployment across manufacturing operations and support functions through the Tier Management System (TMS).
• Provide leadership with performance updates and progress reports regarding Operational Excellence initiatives and key metrics.
• Administer the Change to Win program and ensure established objectives are achieved or exceeded.
• Manage a healthy project pipeline, including opportunity identification, feasibility assessment, business case validation, and budget-approved initiatives.
• Identify organizational training needs based on business performance and provide timely coaching and development through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Promote and drive innovative methodologies, best practices, and operational improvement techniques that support employee development and team empowerment.
• Lead Lean Transformation initiatives based on business results versus strategic objectives, developing Annual Deployment Plans and Value Stream Maps for internal and external processes.
• Drive initiatives focused on improving manufacturing profitability, labor productivity, and overhead optimization through a multi-year strategic roadmap.
• Participate in strategic and high-impact projects that contribute to sustainable business growth.
• Design and implement Gemba activities and Improvement Katas in partnership with business leadership teams, fostering a culture of problem-solving, accountability, responsiveness, and operational discipline.
• Develop and manage the BD Production System (BDPS) maturity roadmap and facilitate deployment strategies that enable organizational standardization of corporate programs through ideal behaviors and performance outcomes.
• Participate in additional initiatives that promote process simplification, execution discipline, and achievement of the company's strategic objectives.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, lead, and facilitate Continuous Improvement projects aligned with business strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events while ensuring effective monitoring, sustainment, and realization of expected results.
• Drive recurring opportunity identification activities to maintain a robust pipeline of improvement initiatives focused on cost savings and the elimination of non-value-added activities.
• Monitor and validate the financial impact of improvement projects in partnership with the Finance organization.
• Facilitate recurring Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Business (VOB) reviews with executive leadership teams.
• Manage the Annual Deployment Plan (ADP) for Operational Excellence initiatives and ensure timely execution of committed actions.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of visual management systems and operational performance boards.
• Monitor the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented systems, ensuring integration between processes through standardized work and operational excellence behaviors.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.