Operational Excellence Director

About the company:Viant is a global medical device partner providing design development manufacturing and assembly services through capabilities in materials plastics metals extrusion and automation. With nearly 6000 employees across 24 locations worldwide it delivers high-quality life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medicals website or on the role:As the Director of Operational Excellence of our Advanced Metals Solutions (AMS) you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement operational efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation across Viant. This role reports into a central Center of Excellence and will work within the Advanced Metal Solutions business unit and across all related functions to lead Operational Excellence and continuous improvement AMS unit is comprised of 7 sites located across the Midwest and East Coast. The ideal candidate will have experience leading operational excellence functions across multiple sites and ideally have experience with metals machining turning and drawing manufacturing role is half strategic half tactical. Strategic elements include identifying and implementing Lean methodologies to drive savings and operational efficiencies developing talent throughout the network and leading events to achieve Viants strategic goals. Tactical elements include leading kaizens acting as an expert problem-solver and solving business-critical needs as they is not a corporate training role; it is hands-on. Individuals who succeed in this role act as a player-coach able to seamlessly switch between coaching facilitating and Responsibilities:Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing network partnering with site leadership to identify prioritize and execute transformational improvement opportunitieIdentify and deliver multi-year road map of savings to achieve annual savings targetWork with business unit and functional leaders to identify and implement operational improvements including OEE tiered daily management and leader standard workFacilitating kaizens spanning multiple sites functions and programs to deliver transformational business results including technology adoption and culture changeDevelop and upskill all individuals in the OpEx network ranging from individual coaching to identifying and facilitating enterprise-wide trainings through external training partnersInfluence OpEx at all levels within the organization driving adoption of best practices and continuous improvementDevelop Operational Excellence capability throughout the network through coaching mentoring and capability-building :Education:Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field degree and/or relevant certifications & Functional Experience:8 years of experience in Operational Excellence process improvement or operations leadership preferably within a manufacturing or highly regulated in highly regulated manufacturing environments required; medical device experience preferred. Candidates from aerospace defense automotive or similar regulated industries will also be experience with metals manufacturing processes including machining turning drawing sheet metal fabrication and automation-driven production track record of leading large-scale change management transformation and continuous improvement leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives beyond traditional Lean experience implementing automation standard work and technology-based solutions in operational Excellence Expertise:Trainer-level competency in Lean Six Sigma or similar problem-solving methodologies with demonstrated enterprise-level execution analytical problem-solving and project management skills including proficiency in data analysis and performance & Interpersonal Skills:Exceptional communication facilitation and interpersonal skills with strong active listening and interpretation ability to influence align and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the RequirementsAbility and willingness to travel extensively throughout the AMS network potentially up to 75% depending on business :New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!Medical dental and vision benefitsCompany-paid life insurance and disability benefitsGenerous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays401k Plan with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementVoluntary Universal Life and Long-Term CareVoluntary Legal PlanPet InsuranceHome Ownership Program