Operational Excellence Leader

Company Overview: If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve.
As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions.
Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety.
Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone! Role Purpose Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, this role is responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of Operational Excellence strategies within assigned plants or region to optimize (streamline) processes and enhance productivity (eliminate waste).
The purpose of this position is to develop and champion a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation both within the facilities and across the platform, ensuring that our operations align with strategic objectives and consistently deliver exceptional results.
Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits! Key Responsibilities Support the rapid growth of Operation Excellence maturity within the facilities towards the objectives for Operational Excellence set by the platform and monitor progress towards operational excellence goals.
Collaborate with site leadership teams to develop and implement comprehensive operational excellence roadmaps to optimize value streams, streamline processes, and enhance productivity through waste elimination, driving towards stretch goals.
Manage strategic Operational Excellence (cross-facility) Projects to optimize value streams and enhance productivity, through the application of lean manufacturing strategies and methodologies to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase quality.
Support the development of operational excellence capabilities of facility leadership, champions, and practitioners by providing guidance, training, and coaching as needed.
(kaizen, problem-solving, daily management, etc).
Support the development of CI capabilities (Lean & Six Sigma) within site leadership teams and members building a kaizen facilitator community by providing guidance, training, and coaching as needed through learning-by-doing approach.
Collaborate with other functions to ensure alignment and integration of operational processes.
Provide updates and reports on operational excellence initiatives and progress to leadership Drive standardization across the platform Collect, recognize, and publicize accomplishments of site operational excellence activities.
Qualifications and Skills Technical or Engineering/Business bachelor’s degree Recognized Lean certification Six Sigma Black Belt (Business CIL), Green Belt (VS CIL), or LEAN Certified 5 years+ experience of progressively more responsible operations experience in a manufacturing/plant environment Desirable skills 10 years+ Operational experience (Preferably Industrial Manufacturing) Specific Functional Capability, Knowledge and Skills Required Strategic Leadership : Ability to provide strategic guidance and align operational excellence initiatives with organizational goals.
Change Management : Proficiency in managing and leading organizational change, overcoming resistance, and driving cultural transformation.
Process Optimization : Expertise in analyzing and optimizing processes (Value stream Analysis) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
Project Management : Proficient in managing large-scale operational excellence projects, coordinating resources, and achieving desired outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement : Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels, building relationships and gaining support for initiatives.
Operational Excellence Knowledge : Familiarity with methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, value stream analysis, change management principles, and performance measurement.
Desirable knowledge Exposure to Toyota production system or similar business system implementation Industry or Business experience where LEAN or Operational Excellence is core to the business Language Skills English mandatory Travel Requirements Candidate needs to be internationally mobile and be prepared to support other regions when required.
Travel up to 50%.
Req ID : R-7420 Job Family Group : Logistics Job Family : LO Continuous Improvement EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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