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Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader · 6 days ago

Operational Excellence Engineer

Tamarac, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment and is recognized for innovating new technologies in the industry. The Operational Excellence Engineer will drive Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives, developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity within manufacturing operations.

Automotive

Hiring Manager

Heather Colley

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs to achieve measurable performance gains

Identify and prioritize key opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and streamline processes across the Operations Value Chain

Develop, implement, and monitor project management frameworks for operational improvement initiatives

Manage a team of Kaizen Technicians, ensuring timely execution, progress tracking, and follow-up on improvement activities

Facilitate and support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all levels of the organization

Design and deliver training programs to build organizational capabilities in Lean and World Class Operations principles

Coach employees and leaders to promote a Continuous Improvement mindset and drive cultural change

Analyze operational data (e.g., OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and define improvement priorities

Maintain accurate and current process documentation, including SOPs, guidelines, and best practices

Partner with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals

Qualification

Lean Manufacturing ExpertiseAnalytical ThinkingProject ManagementCoaching & TrainingData-Driven Decision MakingChange Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles

Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Skilled in 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and other Lean tools

Project Management: Strong ability to plan, execute, and track multiple improvement projects simultaneously

Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to evaluate complex processes, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

Coaching & Training: Experience mentoring and developing employees at all levels in Lean principles and methods

Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing OEE, downtime, and performance data to develop actionable insights

Change Leadership: Ability to influence teams and foster an environment committed to Continuous Improvement

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