Continuous Improvement Manager
Role Overview
Responsible for leading and driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
The OPS Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees internal projects and improvement activities, providing technical leadership and guidance to process facilitators throughout implementation.
This role promotes and sustains lean and Kaizen methodologies through employee training, coaching, and awareness initiatives.
In collaboration with audit teams and process owners, the OPS Manager conducts regular audits to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented standards, identifies performance gaps, and drives corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous 401k match
- Education tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of OPS (lean) manufacturing and Kaizen
- Experience conducting process audits
- Green belt in lean concepts or similar certifications
- Outstanding presentation and moderation skills
- Motivating and guiding teams with success
- Experience in the planning and leadership of projects
- Great dedication to visiting all shifts and departments to ensure they understand and adhere to OPS standards
- Positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to think outside of the box
- Good working knowledge of the English language
- Bachelor level degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience working in lean/continuous improvement at a high-volume manufacturing organization.
- 3-5 years’ experience leading change management projects.
- Auditing experience
About Oetiker
Family-owned manufacturer of clamps, rings, straps, quick connectors, and assembly solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications.
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