Mgr, Operational Excellence; Global

Mission

The Opex Manager will coach, drive and lead lean implementation/transformation by conducting workshops and Mini-Transformation. Drive cultural transformation in all regions, resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Opex Manager is to drive Operational Excellence Transformation, i.e.:

• Conduct/Lead full Opex Transformation globally on site with support from different departments
• Animate/Lead Operational Excellence and cross functional CI events, workshops, and focus groups to optimize solutions from end-to-end, identifying waste opportunities and driving productivity through an active funnel of projects.
• Translate and propose solutions to gaps in performance to KPI’s to bottom line impact to P&L
• Lead and collaborate on Lean performance and improvement projects throughout the organization and mentors OpEx/process engineers and leadership toward continuous improvement.
• Analyze/Design/ Improve efficiency Yield, Labor efficiency, Planning and scheduling Energy Lead time Solvent cost optimization etc.
• Culture changes: support behavior changes to sustain continuous improvement efforts beyond project activities. Team coaching will be one of the means to achieve such a mindset shift.
• Assist  teams in prioritizing improvements, making recommendations to functional leaders to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness
• Assist in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy
• Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Masters preferred
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt
• Minimum eight (8) years manufacturing experience
• Transformation excellence: A cross-functional leadership background, who has led and delivered enterprise-level business transformation engagements
• Excellent data analytics skills, including experience of statistical methods and data modelling (knowledge of a statistical software package is an advantage)
• Consultancy experience (external or internal)
• Experience and knowledge in the field of lean production, production system design principles and know how to use lean methods as improvement tools in a targeted manner.
• World class exposure to lean and transformation processes with use of statistics related to Business Improvement metrics. Strong analytical skills
• Strong influencing skills with people and teams
• Ability to travel to assigned locations at least 60% of the time - will require international travel

Preferred

• Experience and knowledge in the field of lean production, production system design principles and know how to use lean methods as improvement tools in a targeted manner.
• World class exposure to lean and transformation processes with use of statistics related to Business Improvement metrics. Strong analytical skills

HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. 
With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/