Job Description:

This role will reside in either Memphis, TN or Greenville, SC

Asan Operational Excellence (OpEx) Manager, you will be responsible for functioning as a key part of the Facility/ Operations Leadership teams to provide overall Operational Excellence leadership to the organization covering the following functions:

• Safety


• Quality


• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing


• Advanced Supply Chain Solutions

Operational Excellence Manager Job Summary
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services (tkSCS) achieves a competitive advantage through our Operational Excellence program. The OpEx Manager is at the forefront, driving continuous improvement through setting the agenda and targets for our warehouse facilities, transportations services and our contract services. As an OpEx Manager you set strategic planning to execution of Kaizen events and improvement initiatives, then follow-up on implementation and results. It is key to the role of OpEx Manager, to ensure a continuous development of the OpEx culture maturity level by building a strong continuous improvement culture at our facilities and all operations as well as realizing tangible business results. The OpEx Manager is at the forefront of continuous improvement efforts and ultimately responsible for ensuring value streams that not only flow at the rate of customer demand but are made visual in such a way and to such a degree that every employee in the organization can physically see that flow and fix the flow before it breaks down.

Responsibilities of an Operational Excellence Manager?

• As the Leader of the Process team, owns and improves the standards that will be implemented throughout the value streams or areas/teams within tkSCS.


• Responsible for driving, managing and developing the OpEx Culture to gain tangible business results and improvements in areas such as Productivity, Customer satisfaction, Quality and Safety.


• Establish and develop Lean Leadership and performance management as a strong discipline to ensure that the OpEx culture is well respected and sustained; provide coaching/guidance in Lean, Standard Work, Gemba and Problem Solving.


• Plan and conduct training in OpEx and Lean tools to include planning, facilitating and following up on Kaizen events and in systematic root cause and complex problem solving as needed to ensure practical application in continuous improvement become a natural part of everyday life at tkSCS.


• Establish key objectives/ key results (OKR) and follow-up on the portfolio of projects, Kaizen and improvement initiatives to ensure results are measured and achieved, including monthly business reporting.


• Support operational diagnostics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operational or Business Management or related field required.


• 5-7 years' experience in specified technology field with proven LEAN, continuous improvement principles, implementation and leadership ability in a continuous flow or industrial environment and working with logistics and supply chain facilities.


• Prior experience with Training of LEAN tools


• Grow and develop the team by sharing knowledge / experience.


• Demonstrated or proven experience is Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Projects.


• Organizational and analytical skills;


• Basic computer knowledge and skills;


• Acute attention to detail;


• Effective written and verbal communication skills;


• Problem-solving and trouble shooting skills;


• Strong Project Management skills (Kaizen preferred)


• Effective Team Player


• Attention to accuracy and data integrity

Travel Requirements :

50 - 75% of the time will be traveling to a facility or location to perform Gemba related activity.thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence".

thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services is a dynamic, forward thinking company offering great benefits, career advancement, and abundant learning opportunities. As a subsidiary of the global thyssenkrupp AG based in Germany, we have the security and resources of a large corporation, with a sense of ownership that is usually reserved for small companies. At tk your voice will be heard. When you join our team you are joining a skilled group of professionals with diverse backgrounds across many cultures and industries. Our company values are centered on promoting personal growth, diversity, community engagement, environmental responsibility, and career development. As a growing company, opportunities for advancement are plentiful for those who are willing to work hard - we strive to promote from within.

In the last four years our company size has nearly quadrupled. We now employ over 3,000 people across 35+ locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Working mainly in 5 major industries ¬- automotive, renewable energy, heavy manufacturing, commercial construction, and infrastructure logistics - we strive to be the preferred provider for supply chain services in North America. Our services span our "Hands, Wheels, Walls" approach: Quality Inspection, Logistics Management, and Warehousing & Distribution.

If this sounds like the right environment for you, apply today to thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services:
It's not just a job, it's a career.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely independent industrial and technology businesses.Across 78 countries the group generated sales of €42.0 billion in fiscal 2018/2019. Under a strong umbrella brand our products and services make an important contribution to creating a better and sustainable future. The skills and commitment of our over 106,000 employees are the basis of our success. With our technologies and innovations, we work with our customers to develop cost-efficient and resource-friendly solutions to future challenges. We combine performance orientation with corporate and social responsibility.

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