Senior Manager Operational Excellence

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • West Plains, MO • 2d ago

Job ID: 113966

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Manager of Operational Excellence for our West Plains, MO location. APEX (Always Performing for Excellence) is the Leonardo DRS Operational Excellence program designed to drive our culture, our way of life to a new level as the team strives for excellence in pursuit of top performance. The Senior Operational Excellence Manager supports the Business Unit on Operational Excellence initiatives and is viewed as a Subject Matter Expert and business partner.

Job Responsibilities

Guide, maintain and monitor the operational excellence program and activities, ensuring integration and coordination with the Operational Excellence leadership

Manage opportunities identified for improvement using Operational Excellence principles and methodologies

Oversee process improvement events, define and monitor performance metrics, foster culture, and mentor quality team

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

Conducts briefings with and provide technical guidance for senior leadership and 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

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

Provide advice and assistance to other departments as required

Establish and utilize dashboards for KPI's, track performance of Operational Excellence Cost Savings and Project goals

Manage execution in support of 5S, Visual Controls, Risk Management, Change Management, and Strategy Deployment

Develop and maintain integrated project plans

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 timelines

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 OE 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. Identify and support individuals with interest in OE leading to development/certification of future Yellow/Green/Black Belts

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

Support and drive Corrective Action Request responses and share best practices

Manage budget, cost, schedule and rate of return for operational excellence activities

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with customers, people and partners

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Attend appropriate customer or business meetings

Other responsibilities, as needed by the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years experience focused in Lean Practice and Problem Solving or Operational Excellence

7+ years of relevant experience

Industry certification in Lean Principles and/or Six Sigma

Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

Willing and able to travel up to 40% as needed

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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