Operations Excellence Engineer

Operations Excellence Engineer

Were looking for an experienced Operations Excellence Engineer to support our Madison WI manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing processes by partnering with Production Engineering Quality Maintenance and other cross-functional teams. If youre passionate about Lean manufacturing problem-solving data analysis and delivering measurable operational improvements this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package profit sharing and advancement opportunities.

Work Schedule

Full-time exempt position.

Why Placon Youll Love It Here

• Drive meaningful operational improvements that enhance safety quality productivity and delivery performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional problem-solving activities
• Partner with diverse teams across Production Engineering Quality and Maintenance
• Build sustainable systems and standards that enable long-term operational success
• Competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities

What Youll Do

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality productivity cost delivery and employee engagement
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through operational data process observations employee feedback and performance trends
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and tools to eliminate waste reduce variation improve process flow and increase operational efficiency
• Improve production efficiencies through increased cycle rates and labor optimization methods
• Identify opportunities to improve Yield Uptime Efficiency MUV and other key operational metrics
• Facilitate Kaizen events improvement workshops and cross-functional problem-solving activities
• Develop sustainable systems standards and problem-solving capabilities within Operations teams
• Ensure Daily Visual Management programs are implemented and utilized effectively
• Analyze operational performance data and drive corrective actions as needed
• Support organizational objectives and perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Manufacturing or a related field preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on process troubleshooting
• Knowledge of plastic materials
• Hands-on experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) problem-solving activities
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Ability to learn and utilize MRP/ERP systems
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and ability to work independently

Does this sound like you

If youre a driven engineer who enjoys improving manufacturing processes eliminating waste optimizing performance and helping teams achieve operational excellence wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a culture of continuous improvement.

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test basic physical background check educational verification and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is general Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or other protected characteristics.

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