Job Description:

Summary of Position:

The Regional Operational ExcellenceManagerwill work directly with plant managers and operations employees within their region to focus on improving current process efficiency, material flow, labor productivity, quality, safety and space utilization. The position is responsible for contributing knowledge, performing analysis, developing solutions, justifying investment, managing implementation projects, integrating systems with processes, and measuring results. The Manager reports to the Operational Excellence Manager. This position is part of a potential growth plan to develop employees for future higher level opportunities within the company.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide Operational Excellence leadership within their region of responsibility, which includes: identifying performance, customer service and competitive weaknesses; developing solution options using improvement methods; defining and financially justifying projects; documenting processes and practices; integrating systems and equipment; training and coaching of resources; leading on-site resources to execute projects; tracking project status and results; anticipating and removing project barriers.


• Ensure projects are integrated and aligned with business strategy and coordinated with the appropriate process owners to accomplish key goals.


• Utilize improvement and analysis methods, such as strategic planning, operations research, Value Stream Mapping, LEAN Thinking, Six Sigma, facility and work cell design, product slotting, IT systems integration, performance measurement, benchmarking, financial analysis, and cost justification.


• Implement and lead improvements as a hands-on LEAN Practitioner


• Conduct and facilitate workouts with plant personnel to understand current processes and challenges, to encourage input and jointly develop solution options, to provide training, and manage change.


• Recommend expenditures, specify equipment, source vendors and support contracting for capital projects.


• Define and manage multiple operational improvement initiatives concurrently.


• Effectively manage multiple projects across multiple facilities in the organization.


• Measure and monitor performance across multiple facilities on a continuous basis to identify improvement opportunities, to maintain process control, and ensure that improvement benefits are realized.


• Share best practice documentation, tools and key learning's across the organization.


• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering and Plant Operations experience preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of professional level experience with demonstrated success in driving large scale manufacturing improvement projects with evidence of increased productivity and cost savings.


• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Engineering or Business, or equivalent work experience.


• Functional experience in production planning, inventory management and warehousing, preferably in an SAP ERP environment and using SAP WM.


• Demonstrated competency in advanced project planning and management.


• Exposure to labor relations, safety programs and ISO standards.


• Ability to learn and perform statistical analysis.


• Aptitude for financial analysis and applying basic financial principles.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Access.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside of the company.


• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Copper Brass Sales NAis an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.Materials Services- With 480 branches in 40 countries the Business Area Materials Services concentrates on the worldwide trade of raw material and construction material. Coal, metals, gases, plastics in all shapes, qualities and dimensions as well as complex supply-chain solutions- this is for what this Business Area stands for.

Copper and Brass Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.Business Area Materials Services

As the lead company of the Materials Services business area, we are successful global materials distributor. 500 branches in 44 countries ensure we have a global presence. We also provide a wide range of innovative services to manufacturing and processing companies. The production of stainless steels and high-performance materials rounds out our broad-based offering.At thyssenkrupp we have more than 161,000 employees in 78 countries and annual sales of almost €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world - but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that's right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

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