Operational Excellence Manager

Power Flame • Parsons, KS • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13374249

Job Title Operational Excellence Manager

Job ID27758908

Location Parsons, KS

Other Location

Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Power Flame Inc., an Astec Industries, Inc. company is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of burners and combustion control systems for commercial, industrial, and process applications. Our products share environmentally conscious designs and are crafted from quality materials by our expert staff of dedicated professionals. Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec Industries, Inc.

Astec Industries, Inc mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Operational Excellence Leader at our manufacturing site in Parsons, Kansas, plays a critical role in driving the Power Flame Inc Lean Systems throughout the organization. This leader is responsible for advancing strategy deployment, implementing lean methodologies, and aligning plant-level initiatives with corporate strategic goals. The role reports to the General Manager and the Astec corporate team to ensure cohesion in strategy and execution.

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the deployment of the Hoshin Kanri strategy framework at the

plant and Power Flame business unit level to ensure alignment with corporate goals and initiatives.

Plan and facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events that drive

measurable improvements across manufacturing, sales, and support functions.

Implement core Lean Systems and tools such as 5S, standard work,

visual management, value stream mapping, TPM, and continuous flow to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

Champion and oversee the deployment of Total Productive Maintenance

(TPM), including the implementation of pillars like autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, quality maintenance, and early equipment management.

Design and deliver structured Lean and TPM training programs that

teach tools, principles, and cultural behaviors across all organizational levels, ensuring understanding and practical application.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across both shop floor and

office operations, supporting functional leaders in achieving performance targets.

Coach and mentor employees and leaders in structured problem-solving

methods such as A3 thinking to build capability and foster ownership.

Act as a hands-on liaison between the site and corporate teams,

ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication across all improvement initiatives.

Support capital investment planning by conducting ROI analysis and

evaluating the operational impact of proposed projects.

Develop and maintain True North Boards and PQVC (People, Quality,

Velocity, Cost) dashboards to ensure performance visibility and alignment with business objectives.

Integrate Lean thinking into onboarding and leadership development

programs to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement from day one.

Build internal problem-solving capability by coaching teams to

sustain gains and independently lead improvement efforts.

Facilitate cross-functional alignment sessions to identify

priorities, remove barriers, and foster collaboration across departments.

Collaborate with corporate leadership to align operational

improvements with business growth strategies, including capacity expansion and new product introductions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES ARE:

Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, with a demonstrated ability to implement and sustain long-term improvements across various business functions.

A proven track record of leading and facilitating Kaizen events that deliver measurable results in manufacturing, engineering, sales, service, and administrative processes.

Strategic thinking and business acumen to align day-to-day actions with long-term organizational goals and growth plans.

Exceptional coaching, teaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage, educate, and empower employees at all levelsfrom shop floor operators to executive leadership.

Hands-on knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and its key pillars, as well as experience applying PQVC metrics, True North Boards, A3 problem-solving, and X-Matrix frameworks.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and alignment across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities, with proficiency in performance measurement and root cause analysis.

Self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams across functions and levels.

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