Operation Excellence Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Daikin Applied scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Daikin Applied is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager who provides management and guidance of process improvement programs, thus enhancing the skill sets and improvement tools for Daikin Applied Americas. Provides management direction and guidance in the development, implementation, and sustainment of continuous improvement and skills development activities and programs for Daikin Applied. Leads and facilitates process improvements through workshops, Kaizen and scorecard meetings. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN
What you will do:
- Develops and leads continuous improvement training programs related to Kaizen, quality, problem solving, and team facilitation techniques and tools across Sales, Service and Solutions business unit
- Create the vision and strategy that drives continuous improvement in terms of cost reduction (CIP), productivity gains, and lean best practices across the business unit to improve Quality and On-Time Delivery
- Develops and coordinates the implementation of employee technical skills development programs and provides ongoing management oversight and support of these programs
- Provides coaching experience and subject matter expertise to others working with Kaizen and other Lean methodologies. Collaborates with all operations and support functions to improve their key performance indicators (KPI)
- Acts as advanced facilitator for Kaizen activities, utilizing Lean methods, Value Stream Maps, SIPOC, RACI and other as needed tools to improve process maturity
- Lead annual integrated planning (DAA WAY), scorecard and enterprise portfolio activities for the business unit
- Provide leadership support in the areas of continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Establish and implement a process for standard communication of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization and perform periodic audits to ensure the process is consistent
- Maintains records of all improvement activities and participants
What’s in it for you:
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4-year bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Operations, and any technical related field
- Familiar with Kaizen improvement processes
- 2 years facilitation experience
- Cross-functional partnerships and relationship building
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Benefits:
- Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
- Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
- Short term and long-term disability
- 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
- Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
- Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000- $153,300 + 10% bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!