Operations Excellence Manager
Core
Lead advanced manufacturing and continuous improvement projects, integrating robotics, AI, and automation to optimize plant operations and reduce waste.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Excellence Manager (Manufacturing/Automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing lines, robotics implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives for food/beverage production.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, A3, DMAIC, root-cause analysis, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, OEE analysis, capital budgeting, ROI analysis, project management, cross-functional leadership.
Preferred skills
Food/beverage manufacturing experience, bilingual English/Spanish, industrial automation certifications.
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, sensors, robotics, machine vision, machine-safety systems, manufacturing analytics tools.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an advanced manufacturing roadmap; lead automation projects from concept to operational handoff; conduct capacity, constraint, and OEE analysis; coordinate cross-functional technical reviews and commissioning; coach teams in structured problem solving; communicate project status and results to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
