The Operational Excellence Leader will manage the portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives for the PPG Aerospace site in Huntsville, Alabama. Duties include deploying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to drive process improvements. The role requires effective cross-functional coordination to work collaboratively with all levels in all departments to define, develop and implement Lean Six Sigma projects and activities which enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost of operational outputs. Additionally, this leader organizes training and coaching initiatives to drive the development of the site's culture and praxis of Lean Six Sigma principles.

*Key Responsibilities*

• Manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives to improve the site's processes and business capabilities, delivering value to our customers, our employees, and the company.
• Implement and enhance the AeroLean Production System standards, including 5S, Leader and Operator Standard Work, Problem Solving, VSMs, Poka Yoke, Visual Management, Kanban, and Pull systems.
• Train, coach and develop colleagues on the use of continuous improvement concepts and methodologies.
• Facilitate the leadership team's use of strategic deployment tools and techniques to align goals and projects to business priorities.
• Serve as a highly motivated change agent with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to coach, train, and work with all organizational levels.
• Track and report on all continuous improvement workshops and cost savings initiatives within the site.
• Develop and lead ad-hoc teams that provide rapid resolution and problem solving where applicable.

*Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM or relevant field
• 3 years' experience within continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading step change, breakthrough projects (using DMAIC, Lean, or equivalent methods) for significant business improvements in a production environment.
• Knowledge and application of Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving techniques.
• Must be a US Citizen

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