Flex Business Excellence Manager 

United States, Texas, Austin 

372217016

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Austin, TX

In this position, you will be continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization and enabling waste removal activities using lean and six sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion.

What a typical day looks like:

• Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.

• Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.

• In charge of eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.

• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.

• Drive and Yokoten the identified best practices based on the accord timelines.

• Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs.

• Conduct Industrial Engineering, lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization by co-guiding and co-facilitating Lean Deployment.

• Perform assessment of Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps.

• Diligently participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects.

• For assigned specialproject/segment/customerpriorities to formulate and propose strategy of Lean.

• Transformation. Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities.

• Incentive a participation and training of Flex Employees, Suppliers and Customers.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Typically requires 8-10 years of related experience

• 2+ years in supervisory role (regulated industry experience preferred)

• Engineering degree preferred (strong preference Industrial Engineering)

• Demonstrates functional, technical skills as well as customer service attitude (external and internal).

• Teamwork participation to enable project improvement.

• Ability to mentor and grow team members

• Knowledge of Minitab a plus

• Willingness to work flexible hours when needed

• Comprehends the strategic & tactical impact of the function across sites.

• Demonstrate good level knowledge of Industrial Engineering Lean & Six Sigma methodology (Black Belt preferred)

• Demonstrates detailed expertise in VERY COMPLEX situations and multiple areas.

• Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.

• Management skills and technical experience on Finance, Safety, and Quality

• Demonstrates detailed expertise situations and multiple area.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement