Senior Manager, Operations Development
Core
Leading Inspection Center Operations Development to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process refinement in a lean manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Manager, Operations Development (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Inspection Center operations, vehicle reconditioning processes, and labor standards
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle reconditioning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, strategic roadmap planning, cost-benefit analysis, process standardization, visual training development, labor modeling, compliance management, project justification, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
MBA, direct reports management experience, AutoCAD proficiency
Technologies
AutoCAD, Excel, Word
Responsibilities
Assess continuous improvement opportunities and guide team actions; Partner with experts to set vehicle standards; Maintain strategic roadmap for operations goals; Act as thought partner to senior leadership on problem-solving; Review and guide justification for major projects (> $1M savings); Support team buy-in through cross-functional communication; Deliver cost reductions on time and under budget; Develop standard work and visual training; Create labor standards and line staffing models; Provide coaching and leadership support to team members; Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight