Operational Excellence Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Danbury, CT • 4h ago

Job ID: 113247

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

APEX (Always Performing for Excellence) is the Leonardo DRS Operational Excellence program designed to drive our culture to a new level as the team strives for excellence in pursuit of top performance. Join our Danbury, CT team as an Operational Excellence Manager. We are looking for someone to guide, maintain,and monitor the operational excellence program and activities, ensuring integration and coordination with the OpEx leadership, in the areas of Strategy Alignment, Innovation, Optimized Processes & Tools, Common Measurement, Bench Strength, and more.

What You Will Do

Conduct briefings with and provide technical guidance for senior leadership adn top executive management

Establishes processes and ensure that these processes conform to the organization's and/or corporate policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations

Provide subject matter expertise in structured problem solving & root cause analysis, leading complex investigations and teaching/coaching others in problem solving methodology

Utilizing dashboards and KPI's, track performance of Operational Excellence Cost Savings and project goals

Lead cross-functional teams in defining and scoping charters for continuous improvement projects

Effectively communicate with team members, senior leaders and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with projects, as well as ensure team members are aware of integrated project timeline

Manage the Quality and Lean Six Sigma strategy to facilitate continuous production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements

Ensure OpEx standards (e.g., DMAIC, Lean, Root Cause Analysis) are being used for problem solving (tools and methods) and daily continuous improvement

Champion use of KPI / metric management for data-based decision making

Improve overall business operations focusing on material flow, line balancing, lineside material presentation, and on deployment, and other lean manufacturing principles and practices

Provide training in support of operational excellence objectives and the execution of chartered projects

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field + a minimum of five years of experience focused in lean practice, problem solving, and/or operational excellence

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication, and writing skills

Demonstrated ability to facilitate lean activities, events, and projects

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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