Senior Specialist Operational Excellence

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems seeks a Sr Operational Excellence Specialist to lead improvement projects aligned with NBS Next. You will coach across all levels, develop robust data reporting, and build tools to validate and deploy process improvements.

Expect measured KPI improvements through a culture of continuous improvement. You will mentor teams, drive SI/PI initiatives, manage data integrity, and collaborate with IT to deliver analytics and reporting that strengthen safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 12 years of experience accepted in lieu.
• 8–12 years SAP experience in Engineering Change Management, Production Planning, MRP, Shop Floor Control.
• 4–6 years progressive CI experience with business impact.
• Proficiency in Lean thinking with application in operations and transactional environments.
• Change management/transformational experience required.
• Experience leading process mapping sessions via SIPOC or comparable processes.
• Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, driving the culture of NBS Next.
• Compile data, manage databases, ensure data integrity, build reports, and drive continuous improvement of information metrics & data reporting.
• Help define, execute, and lead the short and long-term strategy for Continuous Improvement initiatives for CIC Business.
• NBS standardization and best practice sharing across CIC Business globally.
• Lead implementation of CI initiatives and problem-solving projects to improve SQDIPC and related functions.
• Maintain project pipeline to support divisional strategic business initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean thinking

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

The Sr Operational Excellence Specialist will be responsible for leading the successful deployment of improvement projects aligned with the NBS Next initiatives. In this position the candidate will engage with all functions and levels of the IC organization to teach and develop through hands‑on coaching. The position will mentor to create value through identification and elimination of waste, in addition it will also serve as the conduit between the business and IT, focusing on developing, validating and deploying related reports, tools and process improvements. Successful implementation will show improvements in Nordson’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) by building a strong culture of continuous improvement built on common fundamentals, capabilities, and implementation.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, driving the culture of NBS Next in all functions at all levels.
• Compile data, manage databases, ensure data integrity, build reports, and drive continuous improvement of information metrics & data reporting. Mastery of complex data analytics.
• Help define, execute, and lead the short and long-term strategy for Continuous Improvement initiatives for CIC Business
• NBS standardization and best practice sharing across CIC Business globally.
• Lead implementation of CI initiatives and problem-solving projects in collaboration with various business functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost (SQDIPC), as well as commercial and engineering functions.
• Maintain project pipeline to support divisional strategic business initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of eight to twelve years of SAP experience in the area of Engineering Change Management, Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Shop Floor Control preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership and ability to drive results.
• Proficiency in Lean thinking with application in both operations and transactional environments in a variety of situations.
• Change management/transformational experience required.
• Experience leading process mapping sessions via SIPOC or comparable processes.
• Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and analytically
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task
• Able to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, PowerBI, and SAP

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office and manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Estimated 20% Domestic and International

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