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This role supports the implementation, deployment, and sustainment of Operational Excellence programs across the plant. Responsible for overseeing the deployment and sustainability of the Operational Excellence Program throughout the Juana Diaz Manufacturing Operations, ensuring compliance with audit plans and the completion of all program requirements. The position also supports Business and Service Units in enhancing operational performance through process flow improvements, workplace organization, layout optimization, safety enhancements, productivity improvements, and waste elimination, among other Operational Excellence activities.\n PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssist the Operational Excellence Manager and/or Operational Excellence Improver in overseeing compliance with 5S program requirements through the support of 5S Coordinators and a layered audit system.\nGenerate Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for Operational Excellence-related projects.\nCoordinate and deliver the annual Operational Excellence Campaign.\nLead and participate in focused Gemba Walks to identify opportunities for improvement and support operational excellence initiatives.\nLead Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to implement productivity and efficiency enhancements. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented changes.\nAssist in the deployment of a Lean culture by delivering Lean Fundamentals and Continuous Improvement training to non-exempt personnel.\nLead and/or support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Value Stream Maps for selected product families. When required, monitor progress and follow up on actions necessary to achieve the future-state vision.\nCollect, analyze, and report key performance data to provide visibility of Lean metrics and support the sustainability of the Operational Excellence Program.\nCollaborate with the Operational Excellence Improver and/or Manager on process and productivity improvement projects, including:\nRecommending changes to product flow, material handling, cell configuration, work methods, facility layout, and other operational processes to improve productivity and performance.\n\nAssisting with the implementation of process improvements and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) controls to prevent defects, equipment failures, and other conditions that negatively impact product flow.\n\nSupporting layout modifications, workload distribution, line balancing activities, and, when required, leading the design and implementation of these changes.\n\nParticipating in risk assessments related to process changes, new equipment installations, or new process implementations, as required.\n\nRevising and/or creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other applicable documentation required to support implemented improvements and process changes.\n\n“We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 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