✨ AI Summary
The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer will be responsible for deploying lean manufacturing tools such as VSM, standard work, and waste elimination to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. This role involves owning and managing the Continuous Improvement Program, including tracking initiatives, measuring their impact, and reporting results to leadership. The engineer will also plan, facilitate, and follow up on Kaizen events, ensuring sustained implementation of improvements, and mentor team leaders and other engineers on lean tools, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies. Additionally, the position requires conducting regular 5S audits, tracking scores, and driving corrective actions, as well as auditing compliance with internal management system standards and procedures.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Production Engineering• 3+ years in operational excellence/lean roles, preferably manufacturing/formwork/steel• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt preferred)• Strong coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Description
Lean Implementation: Deploy lean manufacturing tools (VSM, standard work, waste elimination) to improve productivity and reduce operational costs CIP Management: Own and drive the Continuous Improvement Program — track initiatives, measure impact, report results to leadership Kaizen Management: Plan, facilitate, and follow up on Kaizen events; ensure sustained implementation of improvements Coaching: Mentor team leaders and engineers on lean tools, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, A3, DMAIC) 5S Auditing: Conduct regular 5S audits, track scores, and drive corrective actions across shop floor areas Management System Auditing: Audit compliance with Acrow's internal management system standards and procedures