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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement strategies, and operational excellence within manufacturing environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, standardize processes, and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationContinuous Improvement LeadershipValue Stream MappingKaizen FacilitationManufacturing Operations Experience
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Hard Skills
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaStructured Problem SolvingValue Stream MappingStandard Work8DOperational ExcellenceProcess StandardizationProject PrioritizationFinancial Impact Validation
Soft Skills
Influencing Across FunctionsClear CommunicationCoaching at All Levels
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsPLM SystemsBusiness Operating System
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingOperationsSupply ChainContinuous ImprovementGlobal Manufacturing Networks
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and lead a structured continuous improvement strategy across ODL’s global manufacturing sites
- Report to the EVP, Operations and partner with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain leadership
- Standardize and train associates on structured problem solving, value stream mapping, daily management, and strategy deployment
- Lead continuous improvement and act as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt facilitator
- Build and execute a multi-year CI strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities
- Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Standardize manufacturing processes, documentation, and governance through the Business Operating System
- Drive value stream mapping to identify waste, improve flow, reduce lead time, and optimize end-to-end operations
- Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean transformation initiatives
- Establish and manage CI governance, including project prioritization, resourcing, and financial-impact validation with Finance
- Partner with site leaders to improve customer PPM, scrap, warranty quality, unit production, inventory, OTIF, and UPLH
- Coach and develop leaders and embed continuous improvement into daily management routines
- Identify, train, and develop CI Champions across the organization
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain or related field
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations environments
- At least 5 years leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency
- Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Hands-on experience with value stream mapping, standard work, 8D, and Kaizen
- Experience leveraging manufacturing, tooling, automation, and engineering systems, including ERP and PLM
- Ability to influence across functions, communicate clearly, coach at all levels, and sustain improvements
- Experience in multi-site or global manufacturing networks
- Experience implementing and leading enterprise-level strategic planning processes
- Ability to travel 25–50% to ODL global sites in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, and China