Company
Manufacturing
OperationalExcellenceEngineer–Manufacturing
“Operational Excellence Engineer – Manufacturing. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Track and evaluate operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Support departments in establishing and achieving performance targets”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance efficiency; reduce variation; implement sustainable improvements; establishing and achieving performance targets; making a measurable impact on operations
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; data analysis; analytical thinking; Identify recurring operational challenges; implement corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Material Science, or a related field, 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, Familiarity with production workflows, process standardization, and quality improvement techniques, Experience with tools such as Six Sigma, 5S, and failure analysis, analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, Ability to train, coach, and influence team members, Effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Nice to Have
Experience in steel manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, Exposure to processes such as scrap handling, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, or finishing, Previous involvement in leadership, facilitation, or supervisory roles, Understanding of complex engineering systems and business processes
What You'll Do.
Track and evaluate operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support departments in establishing and achieving performance targets
Lead improvement efforts focused on efficiency
and process consistency
Facilitate training on improvement tools
Coach team members on applying continuous improvement techniques in daily operations
Participate in and support structured improvement events
Work with multiple departments on initiatives such as audits
and process standardization
Identify recurring operational challenges and implement corrective actions
Assist in the development and execution of annual improvement roadmaps
Support capital improvement (CAPEX) projects and related initiatives
Develop and implement process standards tied to improvement efforts and capital investments
Provide cost estimates and assist in evaluating project feasibility
Provide guidance on process optimization and system enhancements
Support internal communication
and follow-up actions
Participate in safety initiatives and reinforce compliance with workplace safety standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with supervisors, department leaders, and plant management; Work with multiple departments on initiatives such as audits, 5S, failure analysis, and process standardization; working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication; presentation; organizational skills; internal communication; escalation processes; follow-up actions
Process & Methodology
Assist in the development and execution of annual improvement roadmaps, Support capital improvement (CAPEX) projects and related initiatives, Develop and implement process standards tied to improvement efforts and capital investments, Provide cost estimates and assist in evaluating project feasibility
Applying for this Operational Excellence Engineer – Manufacturing role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Lever
- Lever uses a streamlined one-page form — apply in under 5 minutes.
- LinkedIn import works well; review parsed data before submitting.
- The cover letter field is optional but visible to reviewers — use it to differentiate.
- Referral codes from employees can significantly boost visibility of your application.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about this company?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.