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Continuous Improvement – Operational Excellence Specialist
Morgan Advanced Materials. Lead and facilitate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma and Kaizen, to drive operational excellence and measurable improvements in manufacturing processes. Proficient in advanced data analysis and visualization using Power BI to support strategic decision-making and enhance performance metrics.
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Lean Manufacturing LeadershipAdvanced Power BI SkillsLean Six Sigma Green BeltProcess Improvement MethodologiesManufacturing Operations Experience
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Hard Skills
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaKaizenValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisKPI ReportingSQLStatistical Process ControlProcess Documentation
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationFacilitationEmployee Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Power BIMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsMES SystemsMicrosoft Power PlatformPower AutomatePower Apps
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltAPICS/ASCM CertificationProject Management CertificationMicrosoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
Industry Keywords
Continuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceManufacturing MetricsOEEProduction ProcessesSafety StandardsITAR ComplianceControlled Unclassified Information
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and facilitate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility
- Drive improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
- Conduct value stream mapping and process observations to identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies
- Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and problem-solving sessions
- Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and support teams to implement sustainable process improvements
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and best practices
- Monitor and report the effectiveness of implemented improvements to leadership
- Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout the facility
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools
- Analyze manufacturing data and create visualizations for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance
- Design and automate KPI reporting for plant leadership and operational teams
- Use ERP, MES, quality, maintenance, and production systems to collect and analyze operational data
- Identify automation and reporting-efficiency opportunities using Microsoft Power Platform tools
- Support strategic and operational decision-making through advanced data analysis
- Improve OEE, labor productivity, throughput, first pass yield, scrap and rework, downtime, inventory, and on-time delivery
- Conduct root cause investigations using A3 Problem Solving, Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Why Analysis, Pareto Analysis, and Statistical Process Analysis
- Establish performance improvement targets and action plans with engineering and operations teams
- Lead improvement projects from identification through implementation and sustainability
- Develop project charters, timelines, success metrics, and financial justifications
- Communicate project status and results to plant leadership and stakeholders
- Track cost savings, productivity gains, and operational benefits from CI initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, operational excellence, industrial engineering, or related functions
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production processes and performance metrics
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable operational improvements
- Advanced Power BI experience, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, and KPI scorecards
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Working knowledge of SQL and database concepts preferred
- Experience with ERP and/or MES systems preferred
- Familiarity with Power Automate and Power Apps preferred
- Understanding of manufacturing metrics including OEE, scrap, yield, downtime, inventory turns, and throughput
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred
- Project Management certification preferred
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) certification preferred
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under 22 CFR 120.15
- Must adhere to safety standards and operational procedures in a manufacturing environment
- Must follow applicable ITAR, EAR, and NRC requirements when working with Controlled Unclassified Information
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Regular permanent full-time employment