What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Operational Excellence (manufacturing) position at Mercury Systems?
Job Summary
Mercury Systems is implementing a world-class Operational Excellence COE and has an immediate opportunity for a results-driven, energetic and motivating Manager of Operations Excellence to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiency across our organization. This role will be responsible for implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Lead and implementLean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologiesto enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
- Analyzecurrent processesto identify inefficiencies and execute improvement plans that align with business objectives.
- Develop and maintainkey performance indicators (KPIs)to measure operational effectiveness.
- Leadership & Strategy
- Partner with cross-functional teams to embed aculture of continuous improvementthroughout the organization.
- Providecoaching and trainingon Lean Six Sigma principles to employees at all levels.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to drivecost reduction, productivity enhancements, and quality improvements.
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Utilizestatistical analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysisto solve complex operational challenges.
- Implement and overseeperformance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting systemsto track progress.
- Change Management & Training
- LeadKaizen events, workshops, and value stream mapping sessionsto engage employees in continuous improvement efforts.
- Act as achange agent, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and improvements.
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Why should you join Mercury Systems?
Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com
Our Culture
We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
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