Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Leonardo DRS Land Systems overseeing operational excellence initiatives. Guiding and mentoring teams on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma principles.
Responsibilities
Guide, maintain and monitor the operational excellence program and activities
Manage opportunities identified for improvement using Operational Excellence principles and methodologies
Oversee process improvement events, define and monitor performance metrics
mentor quality team
Provide subject matter expertise in structured problem solving & root cause analysis
Conduct briefings with and provide technical guidance for senior leadership
Establish processes conforming to policies and regulations
Lead cross-functional teams in defining and scoping charters for continuous improvement projects
Manage execution in support of 5S, Visual Controls, Risk Management, Change Management, and Strategy Deployment
Develop and maintain integrated project plans
Communicate effectively with team members and key stakeholders
Manage the Quality and Lean Six Sigma strategy for production
Ensure OE standards are being used for problem solving
Support and drive Corrective Action Request responses
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 5 years experience focused in Lean Practice and Problem Solving or Operational Excellence
7+ years of relevant experience
Industry certification in Lean Principles and/or Six Sigma
Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
Willing and able to travel up to 40% as needed
Benefits
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
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