Location: Durham,NC, USA
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.
Some of your Benefitsarrow_right
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Personal Development
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
location_on Durham, NC
On-Site
trip_origin Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)
You support our team as
Operational Excellence Manager
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Responsibilitiesarrow_right
* Lead all aspects of the Operational Excellence program.
* Provide leadership and foster cross-functional teamwork to exceed Operational Excellence targets.
* Lead annual cost reduction project efforts for process improvement and savings
* Identifying process flows and the value stream, and guiding activities to improve both.
* Lead Kaizens for process improvement efforts and to implement lean principles of 5S, visual management, SMED and Poka Yoke.
* Continuously improve the skills and behaviors of everyone in the company through training, coaching and mentoring in Lean Operations.
* Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere
* Create a culture of improvement that utilizes root cause and data analysis.
* Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the EHS and Energy Management systems.
* Ensure compliance will all Quality Management System requirements.
* Remain up to date with the latest trends in Lean and data driven manufacturing methods through internal and external training opportunities.
Qualificationsarrow_right
* Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering or related field.
* Qualification in Lean Operations (Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent, Six Sigma Black Belt a plus).
* A minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Two or more years as a leader of Lean or Operations Excellence efforts and teams.
* Successful experience leading and developing cross-functional teams and organizational talent.
* Experience in a metric driven culture.
* Knowledgeable on IATF and ISO standards including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
* Ability to work across disciplines including operations, quality, engineering, and product development.
* Miscellaneous Details:
* Position is located in Durham, NC
* Travel will be required and normally 15%
* Relocation is provided
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.