Sr. Manager or Associate Director, Operational Excellence
OEM.GEN.M4
Oversees the OpEx function for an entire plant or a major segment.
Oversees the OpEx function for an entire plant or a major segment.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A dedicated manufacturing worker seeking to optimize production processes and enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The current manufacturing processes lead to inefficiencies, high costs, and safety concerns.
- The internal problem: They feel frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of effective systems and tools to make improvements.
- Why it matters: Every worker deserves to work in a safe, efficient environment that values continuous improvement and quality.
The plan
- Assess current processes and gather data to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows.
- Conduct training sessions to equip team members with the necessary skills to sustain changes.
- Establish regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed.
- Create a culture of open communication to encourage feedback and foster collaboration among the team.
What's at stake
Continued inefficiencies resulting in lost revenue and worker dissatisfaction. Failure to adapt and improve processes, leading to potential safety hazards.
Success looks like
Increased operational efficiency leading to reduced production costs. A sustainable culture of continuous improvement recognized by industry standards.
Summary
Oversees the OpEx function for an entire plant or a major segment. Develops and executes the site or division’s continuous improvement strategy.
Level — M4 — Director
Leads a function or department; owns strategy, budget, and outcomes for the area.
- Scope
- A function or department
- Autonomy
- Owns area strategy and budget
- Complexity
- Strategic priorities and cross-functional alignment
- Impact
- Function-level results
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy, budget, and org design for the area
- Leadership
- Leads managers; sets direction for the function
- Typical experience
- 10–15 yrs
Core outputs
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Responsibilities10
- Integrate CI with corporate systemscommonlevel
- Manage a larger budget for capital projectscommonlevel
- Develop and execute site CI strategycommonlevel
- Lead large-scale improvement initiativescommonlevel
- Ensure alignment with corporate objectivescommonlevel
- Oversee budget and resource allocationcommonlevel
- Facilitate executive-level meetingscommonlevel
- Monitor and report on strategic initiativescommonlevel
- Drive innovation in CI practicescommonlevel
- Mentor senior staffcommonlevel
Tasks3
- Develop CI strategycommonlevel
- Manage budgetscommonlevel
- Integrate CI with corporate systemscommonlevel
Skills8
- Strategic developmentcommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Innovation in CIcommonlevel
- Executive communicationcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Mentorshipcommonlevel
- Resource allocationcommonlevel
- Corporate alignmentcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Strategic managementcommonlevel
- Budgeting and financial managementcommonlevel
- Innovation in operational excellencecommonlevel
- Executive communication strategiescommonlevel
- Leadership and mentorship principlescommonlevel
- Corporate alignment and integrationcommonlevel
- Continuous improvement methodologiescommonlevel
- Organizational developmentcommonlevel
competency8
- Strategic Thinkingcommonlevel
- Adaptabilitycommonlevel
- Political savvycommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Innovationcommonlevel
- Executive communicationcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Mentorshipcommonlevel
qualification5
- 8–12+ years of experiencecommonlevel
- Master’s degree or advanced trainingcommonlevel
- Proven strategic leadershipcommonlevel
- Experience in budget managementcommonlevel
- Strong innovation skillscommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC
- code=13-0000title=Business & Financial Operations Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review