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DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible to lead continuous improvement across the entire Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake organizations including Lean Manufacturing, Q-First Breakthrough Quality, Technical Training, Six Sigma, and the Process Management System (ISO/TS).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and motivate teams of people to continuously improve systems and processes across the entire Bendix/BSFB business organizations.
- Use diverse knowledge, technical tools and facilitation skills to collaborate globally to continuously improve our business using Six Sigma tools and methodologies (Six Sigma initiative).
- Use diverse knowledge, technical tools and facilitation skills to collaborate globally to continuously improve our business to drive to 0 defects via our Q-First initiative.
- Use diverse knowledge, technical tools and facilitation skills to collaborate globally to continuously improve our business using Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (KPS initiative).
- Use diverse knowledge, technical tools and facilitation skills to collaborate globally to continuously improve our business by leading our Process Management System (Knorr Excellence-ISO/TS).
- Use diverse knowledge, technical tools and facilitation skills to collaborate globally to continuously improve our business through Technical Learning(Bendix University initiative).
KNOWLEDGE:
- Possesses extensive knowledge with respect to how all functions/systems interact from the highest level down to the shop floor execution within a business.
- Possesses extensive knowledge of Six Six Sigma.
- Possesses extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
- Possesses working knowledge of Quality Management and Process Management Systems.
- Possesses extensive knowledge with respect to problem solving.
- Possesses extensive knowledge of Business Systems in both a Manufacturing and Central Function climate .
- Possesses a basic knowledge of learning theory and Organizational Change Theory
- Possesses extensive knowledge of how to facilitate/lead change.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience leading change/continuous improvement in manufacturing and central function environments is required.
- Demonstrated leadership of Lean Kaizen events associated with all areas of Lean (5s, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance, Pull Systems, Strategic Layout Planning) in manufacturing environment is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience with deploying use of Six Sigma tools and methodologies is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years experience as a participant or leading Process Management Systems. ISO/TS16949 is preferred.
- Prior experience with Advanced Quality Planning is preferred.
- Prior experience with leading Organizational Change is preferred.
SKILLS:
- Required to have demonstrated successful Leadership skills and abilities.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to genuinely work with individuals at all levels of the organization and coach them to succeed.
- Must demonstrate the ability to define/implement strategic programs.
- Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate globally to define and implement global strategies.
- Must demonstrate the ability to teach and/or facilitate kaizen events in both a factory and office culture using tools and methodologies from across diverse backgrounds--Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Advanced Quality Planning, etc.
- Must demonstrate proficiency with computer software and hardware tools--i.e Microsoft Office, Product Life Management Systems (PLM), Learning Management Systems(LMS) desired, SAP/BW preferred.
- Must demonstrate the ability to drive collaboration and team work across all levels of a matrix organization.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to integrity with respect to the adherence to Processes and the handling of data, analysis and reporting.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical discipline is required.
- MBA/Advanced degree preferred.
- Six Sigma certification(Greenbelt, Blackbelt, Master Blackbelt) preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
- Advanced Quality Planning training preferred.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT DOES BENDIX HAVE TO OFFER YOU?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Telework policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
- Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
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