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Qnity · 1 month ago

Senior Operational Excellence Consultant

Qnity is a company focused on guiding manufacturing plants towards Operational Excellence. The Senior Operational Excellence Consultant will mentor teams, lead process improvements, and drive change management initiatives to optimize performance and enhance customer satisfaction.

AerospaceAutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsHealth CareTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Coaching & Capability Building: Mentor and train manufacturing teams and leaders in operational excellence tools, methodologies, and mindsets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-sufficiency
Kaizen/Project Leadership: Manage multiple operational excellence Kaizen efforts/projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources. Develop project charters, define deliverables, manage timelines, and ensure execution aligns with strategic objectives
Process Analysis & Improvement: Lead end-to-end process assessments, mapping, and redesign using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Agile. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and root causes, and develop actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost reduction
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, middle management, and front-line employees to understand business needs, secure buy-in, and drive change adoption
Change Management: Partner with Site leadership to design and implement change management strategies, communication plans, and training programs to facilitate seamless transitions and maximize adoption
Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to inform recommendations and measure project impact. Present findings and insights to diverse audiences through compelling presentations and reports
Best Practice Sharing: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging practices, disseminating knowledge across a network of manufacturing sites and within the Operational Excellence management consulting roles team

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaChange ManagementData AnalyticsProcess MappingOperations ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline
8+ years of progressive experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or operations leadership roles preferred
Professional certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), or equivalent methodologies
Demonstrated success leading transformation projects with measurable business results, achieved through cross-functional collaboration
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, supported by advanced proficiency in process mapping, data analytics, and visualization tools
Outstanding communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
Proven ability to build and foster strong, collaborative working relationships across multiple organizational levels
Expertise in managing competing priorities within fast-paced, dynamic environments
Practical knowledge of contemporary digital tools and data solutions (e.g., Microsoft 365)
Inspirational change agent, adept at influencing others and championing continuous improvement
Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with a commitment to excellence and attention to detail

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Company

Qnity

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Qnity is a premier technology provider across the semiconductor value chain, empowering AI, high performance computing, and advanced connectivity.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.75B
2025-11-03IPO
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $1.75B

Leadership Team

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Jon Kemp
Chief Executive Officer
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Mike Goss
Vice President, PAO, Controller and FP&A
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