Operational Excellence Specialist

Job SummaryThe Operational Excellence Specialist supports Manufacturing Management and is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve overall efficiency.Job DescriptionWorks with the cross-functional team on the overall capacity versus mix changeProvide appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metricsMonitor and report on key metrics such as cycle-time, DL Efficiency and On-Time-DeliveryPartner with all areas to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics to ensure sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements are metCapture real-time measurement data for capital and cost saving initiativesDrive measureable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove wasteFunction as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all areasGuide and challenge cross-functional teams in development and execution of continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, overtime, head count and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the processAssist with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement for Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance Reliability and ManagementSupport manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive operations performance improvementsWork with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities based on tactical planning objectivesEducation / Qualifications BS/BA Degree in Operations or Engineering - Industrial Engineering Preferred Minimum 5 years of direct experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment Experience with the manufacturing methodologies and practices Experience with capacity modeling Expert in the use of data manipulation within Excel. SAP experience strongly preferred Data analysis/manipulation and Project Management experience Experience leading and educating on Lean methodologies and Kaizen events Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions with root cause analysisAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/DisabilityCompensation DataSalary Range$85,000 - $105,000Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Vicor is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.