Operational Excellence Engineer (Mentor, OH)

Job Title :  Operational Excellence Engineer

Location :  US-OH-Mentor

Annual Salary (Mid) USD $129,140.00 / Yr.

Overview :

Located at our Headquarters in  either Mentor, OH or Tamarac, FL , the  Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer  is responsible for driving Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across the organization. This role develops, implements, and sustains process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity within manufacturing operations. Partnering closely with production and cross-functional teams, the OpX Engineer leads efforts to build a culture of Continuous Improvement and implement World Class Operations best practices.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation of  Continuous Improvement  and  Lean Manufacturing  programs to achieve measurable performance gains.
• Identify and prioritize key opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and streamline processes across the Operations Value Chain.
• Develop, implement, and monitor  project management frameworks  for operational improvement initiatives.
• Manage a team of  Kaizen Technicians , ensuring timely execution, progress tracking, and follow-up on improvement activities.
• Facilitate and support  root cause analysis  and problem-solving efforts across all levels of the organization.
• Design and deliver  training programs  to build organizational capabilities in Lean and World Class Operations principles.
• Coach employees and leaders to promote a  Continuous Improvement mindset  and drive cultural change.
• Analyze operational data (e.g.,  OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis ) to identify trends and define improvement priorities.
• Maintain accurate and current  process documentation , including SOPs, guidelines, and best practices.
• Partner with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals.

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