Excellence Manager 3317803

Job Title: Excellence Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Job ID: 3317803
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Our Award-Winning Client, a nationally recognized leader in medical technology, is seeking a Site Excellence Manager to drive a culture of operational efficiency and continuous improvement. This role is instrumental in implementing transformation strategies and enhancing productivity at the manufacturing site through structured methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across all levels through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Partner with plant leadership and business unit leaders to develop and implement improvement plans and cost-saving strategies.
• Drive operational and customer excellence, focusing on optimizing quality, efficiency, delivery, and cost while maintaining high safety standards.
• Develop, mentor, and coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, fostering a zero-loss mindset across operations.
• Implement and oversee Our Award-Winning Client frameworks to ensure a structured and progressive approach to continuous improvement.
• Conduct training sessions on strategy development, process improvement methodologies, and systematic approaches to enhance workforce capability.
• Lead breakthrough Kaizen events and focused improvement initiatives to drive measurable performance enhancements.
• Guide and manage a team of Factory Excellence Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on operational advancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain and expand multi-year cost optimization strategies, overseeing governance processes.
• Champion a results-oriented culture through structured deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and performance optimization tools.
• Drive and track the execution of improvement projects, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, with at least 3 years managing production systems.
• Strong background in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt certification preferred.
• Demonstrated success in project or program management within a multi-site or global environment.
• Solid understanding of the interaction between operational excellence, financial performance, and customer service.
• Track record of driving process optimization, cost efficiency, and organizational transformation.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in strategy development, operational improvement methodologies, and loss elimination techniques.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and cost-to-win strategies within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to integrate structured frameworks into day-to-day operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing change without direct authority.
• Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization, building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Management Experience: Required
• Willingness to Travel: Occasionally (up to 25%)
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Job ID: 3317803

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Manufacturing leadership: 7 years (Required)
• Recent Production system operations: 3 years (Required)
• Recent Excellence Manager: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Lean & Six Sigma (Required)
• Certified or recognized as a Production System practitioner (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Canaan, CT 06018 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canaan, CT 06018: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000