Operations Excellence (OpEx) Lead
Core
Lead operational rigor and continuous improvement at a defense manufacturing facility, aligning site leadership with business priorities to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental performance.
Role type
Senior Operations Excellence Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing processes, operating systems, and performance metrics for defense munitions production
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, standard work, root-cause analysis, process auditing, KPI management, cross-functional leadership, data-driven problem solving (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-8F-079-operations-excellence-opex-lead)
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, ERP/MES systems, value stream mapping, Kaizen, statistical process control
Technologies
ERP, MES, manufacturing analytics
Responsibilities
Develop and standardize manufacturing processes and operating procedures; Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives; Establish Manufacturing Excellence metrics and performance dashboards; Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions; Coach leaders on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies; Align department heads with annual business plans and operational priorities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities