DAHER · 1 month ago
Operational Excellence / Lean Transformation Manager
Stuart, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expDaher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier, committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. The Operational Excellence / Lean Transformation Manager will lead strategic initiatives to improve site performance through Lean Transformation, driving operational excellence initiatives and fostering a Lean culture across the organization.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive company operational excellence initiatives including Lean, SeeD (Solution for Excellence and Empowerment by Daher) program, and BlueSky (project-based program)
Develop and Lead site-wide Lean transformation strategies aligned with business goals
Serve as a change agent to create a Lean culture across all levels of the organization
Collaborate with executive leadership to define the vision and roadmap for operational excellence
Facilitate the implementation of Lean tools and methodologies such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, and A3 Thinking
Train, coach, and mentor team members and leaders at all levels in Lean principles and practices
Conduct Lean assessments and identify gaps in current operations vs. desired future state
Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on eliminating waste, reducing variation, and improving flow
Monitor project performance, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met
Assist with project definition, help establish project goals, objectives, processes and procedures, and direct short-term and long-term planning
Create and prepare regular project status reports and corrective action plans to brief leadership on project status
Evaluate and promote safety, productivity, and effectiveness of employees assigned to projects
Lead and manage your projects based on Daher-specific objectives and strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other relevant technical field required
Three to five (3-5) years of project/program management experience required
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tool suite, including Microsoft Project
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects through completion
Proven ability to work well in an open team environment, and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively coordinate with vendors, customers, engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants to analyze technical and project requirements
Must possess strong decision-making skills, with the ability to consider a broad range of internal/external factors when problem solving and rendering decisions
Ability to read and speak English proficiently required to perform the job
Minimum 3 years' experience in implementation of continuous improvement processes
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification (e.g., Black Belt) preferred
Experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred
PMI certification preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company
DAHER
Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$378.35MKey Investors
Tikehau Capital
2024-12-31Acquired
2022-05-11Private Equity· $110.38M
2022-05-11Debt Financing· $78.84M
Leadership Team
Pascal Laguerre
Chief Technology Officer
Didier Kayat
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