Operational Excellence Project Manager, Materials
We are looking for an Operational Excellence Project Manager, Materials for either our Plymouth, MI or Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will identify and drive/support projects to enhance business processes, improve operational efficiency, and achieve organizational goals. The Operational Excellence Project Manager will collaborate closely with the teams at the different production plants and with global functions. The incumbent of the position will act across departments, engage stakeholders, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives to deliver measurable outcomes. The business scope of the role is the Product Line "Materials" of Oerlikon Surface Solutions with a focus on the North American production plants but will also include projects affecting all production sites of the business globally.
Your Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence Projects
Support planning, budgeting and prioritization of Operational Excellence projects in collaboration with Head of Strategic Projects & Operational Excellence and functional/plant managers to meet annual Operational Excellence objectives.
Support project identification: Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement through data analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder feedback
Lead or support Operational Excellence projects to achieve organizational goals (e.g. enhance business processes, improve operational efficiency, develop KPI and respective reporting structures, improve standardization across plants)
Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies in projects to enhance workflows and eliminate waste.
Project Management:
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with involved functions and organizational goals.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects and monitor progress to achieve milestones on time and within budget.
Track and report project performance, ensuring transparency
Operational Excellence Governance
Support maintenance of governance scheme for project execution tracking incl. project reviews
Ensure project progress reporting in alignment with organizational requirements
Support know-how exchange between production plants and functions
Support and coach the organization in effectively using Operational Excellence methods & tools.
Your Profile:
University degree in engineering
Min. 5 years professional experience in an industrial company or consulting
Proven track record in managing projects in an operations environment, incl. stakeholder management
Experience in Lean manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Certification - preferred
Track record in transformation environments
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills as well as hands-on personality
Experience in a cross-culture business environment
Language: English (fluent)
Flexibility to travel
We offer:
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Why Oerlikon:
Diversity is not merely a result of our presence in more than 30 countries and 170 locations worldwide. It's a reflection of who we are - we are proud to have more than 11.000 employees representing over 80 nationalities working for Oerlikon. We strive to create a more appealing place to work for diverse groups, regardless of background, language, beliefs or gender. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously, setting tough targets for ourselves as we work towards ensuring we meet our sustainability responsibilities.
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For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York City, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $ $111,100 - $135,750 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances...
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