Senior Manager, Operational Excellence - Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Six Sigma is responsible for leading the continuous improvement and operational excellence efforts within the organization. This role will provide expertise in deploying Lean and Six Sigma programs and initiatives, will be responsible for identifying and managing improvements, reducing waste, improving quality, and streamlining workflows using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, process improvement, and leading cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Kaizen: Create a culture of continuous improvement through kaizen. Drive stepwise improvements in safety, quality, cost and on time delivery through kaizen events while harnessing the power of daily Kaizen / Gemba walk.
• Manufacturing Processes: Ensure all production cells within the business are implementing the appropriate lean methodologies, e.g., 6S VSM, an effective FOD Program, development standard work, pull systems, cellular manufacturing, 3P etc. to maximize productivity, capacity and throughput while minimizing lead time and WIP.
• Transactional Processes: Ensure all departments within the business are implementing the appropriate lean tools, e.g., VSM, Transactional Process Improvement, variance reduction, etc. to maximize productivity and minimize lead time in the throughout the business.
• Vision/Strategy: Ensure the definition and development of the operational strategy within the organization is understood and ownership is recognized by all.
• Problem Solving: Instill a culture of problem solving throughout the business. Ensure that all individuals of the business learn and utilizes the proper problem-solving methodology following the PDCA cycle.
• Create and drive standardized metrics and practices.
• Best in Class Team culture: Establish and grow a culture of Operational Excellence within the Embedded business. Become the change agent for the business by ensuring the factory acts different each day as we go through this transition.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 10 years of Lean deployment in a manufacturing setting is required including 5 years in a Lean leadership role.
• Experience transforming manufacturing sites through implementation lean methodologies while achieving targeted P&L savings.
• Experience in the development and/or refinement of a company's Op Ex culture and operating system.
• Earned reputation for having successfully implemented lean management while spearheading the change management process.
• BS in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or Business OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success influencing cultural change.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience in aerospace and defense environment is preferred.
• A Black Belt Certification is preferred.

Locations:

• This position is hybrid and candidate is required to live in a commutable distance to one of the following:
  • Hudson NH
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Chantilly, VA
  • Alpharetta, GA

"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government."

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.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below.

(978) 256-1300

Click here read about our recent press release.

Click Here to learn about OFCCP