OPEX Manager

Single PositionView All JobsOPEX ManagerIrvine, California, USA, 92618 No longer accepting applications.Job Req ID69092Work TypeOnsiteDepartmentOperations ExcellenceHiring ProgramAerospaceRelocation AssistanceNoEaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a OPEX Manager. The expected annual salary range for this role is $112000 - $164000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will provide operational management and Continuous Improvement leadership for the Irvine manufacturing facility with output in excess of $90M annually.  This position is responsible for driving the execution and deployment of robust day to day manufacturing processes and continuous improvement/manufacturing efficiency initiatives across the organization. Additionally they will also plan, coordinate, and direct Operational Excellence programs designed to ensure the long-term success of strategic business initiatives and related goals; and support programs that our existing programs and components    Job Responsibilities:•    Directly manage a salaried team of six direct reports with responsibility to build organizational capabilities within our manufacturing workforce. •    Champion a culture change within the workforce of teamwork, employee involvement, and continuous improvement through High Performance Work Teams (HPWTs).•    Drive continuous improvement through the use of EBS, Lean, and HPWTs.•    Achieve revenue increase through the execution of monthly production plans resulting in on-time delivery performance and reduction of past due backlog. •    Achieve labor productivity, reduction of overtime and lead cost reduction efforts to drive factory cost take out.•    Lead cross-functional teams to establish processes to improve ATP first pass yield.•    Champion implementation of MESH to achieve improvement in year over year safety performance•    Train and develop the operations team leaders.•    Collaborate with the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Lean and Six Sigma strategy, actions, and cross-functional activities via the Continuous Improvement Council.•    Provide Lean and Six Sigma support across the organization to drive short-term and long term business improvements which includes training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc. •    Accountable for identifying and driving Factory Cost Out (FCO) opportunities across the organization. Qualifications: Basic (Required) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution4+ years of experience with Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment 2+ years of direct people leadership experienceMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the futureNo relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility listed will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitationThis position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or RefugeePreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree from an accredited institution.Aerospace experience a plus2+ years of prior Management experienceSix Sigma Green or Black BeltTechnical Knowledge: Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic is preferredMust be able to communicate clearly to...