Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence
Core
Establishes the site's integrated management system, ISO framework, and continuous improvement program for a manufacturing plant producing rare-earth permanent magnets.
Role type
Senior Manager, Operational Excellence
Builds
Integrated management systems, ISO frameworks, training architectures, and continuous improvement roadmaps
Domain
Manufacturing (Rare-earth magnets), Defense, Aerospace, Automotive
Required skills
ISO framework design, Integrated management systems, Internal audit program leadership, Continuous improvement strategy, DMAIC/A3 problem-solving, Value stream mapping, Standard work and 5S implementation, Training and certification architecture, Organizational design, Performance management (OKR/KPI)
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, CMRP, CQE, CRE, PE, CSP certifications
Technologies
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, DMAIC, A3, 5S, Visual management
Responsibilities
Establish site's integrated management system architecture and ISO framework; Define documentation hierarchy and document control; Build and lead internal audit program; Design management review cadence; Ensure management system interlocks with PSM elements; Prepare and lead certification audits; Own site continuous improvement strategy and governance; Deploy structured problem-solving methods; Lead value stream mapping; Establish standard work and waste-elimination practices; Drive measurable results in yield, quality, and OEE; Build and run internal belt program; Facilitate kaizen events; Design and stand up plant operating system; Define site OKR/KPI architecture; Partner on organization structure and roles; Author operational standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
