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Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader · 3 months ago

Operational Excellence Engineer

US-FL-Tamarac

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, recognized for its innovative technologies. The Operational Excellence Engineer will drive initiatives focused on Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing, aiming to enhance production processes and foster a culture of operational excellence within the organization.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs for Operational Excellence, monitoring and reporting progress

Develop, implement, and monitor project management processes for operational improvements

Identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities, focusing on waste, inefficiencies, and process weaknesses across the Operations Value Chain

Provide support for problem-solving and performance improvement projects at all levels of the organization

Identify, train, and coach staff in Lean concepts and methodologies

Oversee a team of Kaizen Technicians, guiding them in driving quick frontline improvements

Coordinate and deliver training programs to build long-term organizational competencies in World Class Operations & Lean best practices

Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement as a core organizational value to create a competitive advantage

Support the development and maintenance of key process documentation, including SOPs, guidelines, and best practices

Analyze OEE and downtime data, perform Pareto analysis, and define improvement projects to optimize performance and reduce costs

Qualification

Lean Manufacturing ExpertiseData AnalysisProject ManagementChange ManagementCoachingTrainingRoot Cause AnalysisSix Sigma Green BeltMRP KnowledgeAnalytical Skills

Required

Education Level- 4 Year / bachelor's degree Engineering

10 years of relevant Engineering project experience

Strong analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Ability to lead cross functional teams

Lean Manufacturing Expertise – Proficiency in Lean methodologies, such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work, to drive continuous improvement across operations

Project Management – Strong skills in planning, managing, and executing multiple improvement projects, including resource allocation, scheduling, and progress tracking

Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyze complex processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance

Coaching and Training – Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring staff at all levels, fostering skill development and adherence to Lean principles

Data Analysis and Reporting – Expertise in analyzing operational data, such as OEE and downtime reports, and creating actionable insights through Pareto analysis and performance metrics

Change Management – Ability to drive cultural and organizational change, ensuring the successful adoption of Continuous Improvement and Lean practices across teams

Preferred

TPS highly preferred

Six sigma green belt certification is a plus

Working knowledge of MRP (SAP a Plus) and Shop Floor Control systems (MES preferred)

Benefits

100% employer paid medical plan

401(k) match

Additional medical plans

Dental

Vision

Flex spending account

Short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage

Company

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader

With complete tunnel systems in each of the 50 United States and equipment in countries worldwide, Sonny's equipment delivers millions of clean, dry, shiny cars each year, around the globe.

Founded in 1949

Tamarac, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees