RAM Aviation, Space & Defense · 7 hours ago
Operational Excellence Leader
St. George,UT,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelRAM Aviation, Space & Defense is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to oversee the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves planning and directing activities to enhance operational efficiency, leading process improvement projects, and training personnel on lean principles.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
SOAR System Support: tracking, developing, assisting, and following up on projects to ensure proper closeout and sustainment
New Employee Onboarding - Lean Training
Customer CI Support and Submittals: Customer portal submissions, customer audit and survey support, and AS9100 audit improvement support
MOS Support and Development: Tier board development, visual management improvements, and MOS meeting support and action execution
Personal Project/SOAR execution with an annual target of savings
Direct the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Perform individual and team training sessions related to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement events
Identify, organize, and execute improvement projects to achieve results of improvement business performance (improved quality, reduced manufacturing costs, lead time reduction)
Support the implementation and utilization of visual management boards including key metrics
Provide training and coaching to the production teams on effectively utilizing metrics
Perform and teach value stream mapping and waste evaluation techniques
Plan, coordinate, and execute kaizen events
Develop project charters and provide support for others to execute kaizen events
Document RAM’s progress with lean and associated improvement activities
Support the business unit managers in continuous improvement execution, training, and development
Report on company metrics associated with lean, kaizen, and continuous improvement events and initiatives
Present lean progress and improvement initiative metrics to management
Enable process improvement participation and acceptance of change efforts
Work directly with staff, supervisors, managers and company leadership to implement and maintain process improvement
Design, map, and set up new production lines
Evaluate existing production lines and make recommendations for improvement
Provide recommendations for manufacturing documentation and tooling to support process improvement efforts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or manufacturing related discipline from an accredited university or college
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
Proven experience with Lean implementation and associated results
Strong leadership and team building skills
Advanced proficiency in using computer programs, including ERP and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Working knowledge of Aerospace and Defense manufacturing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to successfully meet goals and objectives
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Company
RAM Aviation, Space & Defense
RAM Aviation, Space & Defense designs and manufactures rotary solenoids, solenoid valves, manifolds, and fuel control valves.
Founded in 1975
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregg Robison
Chief Executive Officer
David Walker
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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