JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Support the establishment of the site continuous improvement framework and strategic deployment plan to meet business objectives and build a culture of Operational Excellence Identify and prioritize site and functional improvement opportunities to increase value to customers and eliminate waste through Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment Compile and manage a transformational OpEx portfolio of projects across all site functions and across the full value stream in support of achieving both functional and site business objectives Lead, execute, and capture sustained benefit on critical site cross-functional continuous improvement projects utilizing the continuous improvement framework Provide mentorship, coaching, Kaizen support, tools, training, opportunity identification support, barrier removal, and benefit capture to site OpEx and Kaizen leaders; develop OpEx Leaders to train others and lead cross-functional improvements Lead the site's community of OpEx Leaders; ensure alignment of project outcomes, recognition efforts, reporting, and OpEx messaging among all department leads and functional OpEx leads Support the identification, definition, collection, and clear reporting of key performance indicators across the business Design, develop, and deliver streamlined OpEx tools and training utilizing modern learning approaches to optimize the learning experience, meet the needs of varied learners, and increase time to competency Maintain partnerships and collaborate with key functional leaders to identify new opportunities for improvement and ensure sustained results Drive the business process management model within the continuous improvement framework to eliminate waste, promote simplification, and inspire innovative approaches to process flow Develop clear, concise, and informative OpEx reports, presentations, digital communications, and visuals to effectively convey key messages and metrics Participate, coordinate, provide input, and facilitate global process improvement initiatives Provide input to ensure business changes, key decisions, capital projects, and adjacent initiatives are aligned with the overall OpEx strategy Ensure seamless and congruent OpEx alignment with all company cultural objectives Support new manufacturing technology introduction, operations modeling, and risk management activities as requested Model, promote, recognize, and influence good OpEx behaviors and tool usage and act as a change agent for cultural adoption of continuous improvement Ability to leverage AI and digital technologies to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, automate processes, and develop innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence Minimum Requirements Proven track record of utilizing Operational Excellence, Lean, or Six Sigma tools to improve processes, eliminate waste, and achieve sustainable business results. The Manager is accountable for building a culture of continuous improvement across the site, embedding OpEx practices into our everyday ways of working, developing Lean Leaders, empowering employees to make changes that improve efficiencies, and building robust, effective, sustainable business processes that support our business objectives.