Job Description

The Role

Lead the plant's Operational Excellence strategy through advanced data analysis to identify productivity, profitability, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement opportunities. Ensure alignment and deployment of regional and global Operational Excellence initiatives that drive key plant performance indicators. Optimize processes and systems through Lean methodologies focused on eliminating non-value-added activities, digitalization, automation, and transformation toward the Factory of the Future.

What You'll Do

• Lead the deployment and sustainability of Operational Excellence disciplines across the plant, including 5S, Kaizen, High Performance Teams (HPT), and Problem Solving methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and operational performance through data analytics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive the implementation of the CMS 2.0 Manufacturing System across all plant levels.
• Ensure the successful deployment of regional and global Operational Excellence strategies and standards.
• Launch and facilitate Operational Excellence training programs based on plant needs.
• Manage and track continuous improvement projects through CI Trac, including Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean, Kaizen, Gemba Coach, and Just Do It (JDI) initiatives.
• Provide Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training and coaching to OEX Engineers and Green Belts.
• Guide OEX Engineers toward certification in DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Mentor and support Green Belts through Six Sigma certification projects.
• Review and monitor DMAIC project progress, ensuring completion of project milestones and expected benefits realization.
• Administer the CI Trac platform, including project portfolios, user management, and role assignments.
• Ensure timely delivery of industrial engineering reports, analyses, workforce studies, and productivity assessments.
• Support internal approval processes related to unionized workforce planning and staffing models.
• Collaborate in strategic plant assessments for technological improvements, automation opportunities, and long-term capacity expansion projects.
• Support plant KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity through project selection and alignment.
• Lead automation projects focused on workforce management, labor optimization, and shift role administration.
• Drive process optimization through advanced data models, Industrial IoT solutions, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and data-driven decision making throughout the organization.

What We Look For:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

• Operational Excellence Master certification and/or advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certifications.
• Proven experience leading Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in automation projects, data management solutions, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience with SCADA, Ignition, Industrial IoT, or related manufacturing digitalization platforms is preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Process optimization and productivity improvement techniques.
• Industrial automation and digital transformation technologies.
• Advanced Excel and database management.
• Power BI and Power Apps.
• Project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Industrial IoT, data modeling, and manufacturing analytics.
• CI Trac or similar continuous improvement project tracking systems.
• Preferred Qualifications
• APICS Certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Core Competencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Data Analytics & Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Lean Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence Leadership

Behavioral Competencies

• Empathetic and people-oriented.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ethical and respectful leader.
• Self-motivated and highly driven.
• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Innovative and focused on process improvement.
• Effective communicator and coach.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.

Attitudes

• Execution-Oriented
• Commitment to Technical Quality
• Operational Proactivity
• Hands-on Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Discipline and Organization
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer and Results Focus
• Ownership and Accountability
• Innovation and Digital Transformation Focus

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.

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