Job Description
Regional Operational Excellence Manager Adler Pelzer Group - 2.9 Troy, MI Job Details $130,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Plant management 7 years Microsoft Excel Business intelligence Operations management
IATF 16949
2016 Six Sigma Green Belt Engineering ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Six Sigma methodology implementation Value stream mapping Environmental compliance Gap analysis Team development ISO 14000
family Key Performance Indicators Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in engineering Performance Improvement (PI) Organizational skills Quality assurance within automotive industry Productivity software Training & development Manufacturing Root cause analysis Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Full Job Description Responsibilities of the Regional Operational Excellence Manager:
Lead regional Operational Excellence initiatives across North America manufacturing facilities, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and downtime. Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies, including Lean Manufacturing, HPPS deployment, kaizen events, daily management systems, and standardized best practices. Conduct operational assessments, analyze KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Maintenance teams to support plant performance, launches, audits, automation, and capital improvement initiatives. Drive cost savings initiatives, validate operational improvements with Finance, and track project progress, savings, and implementation results across multiple sites. Coach and train plant leadership teams on Lean tools, problem-solving, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies to strengthen operational discipline and accountability. Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO
14001, safety, environmental, and customer-specific requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Travel regularly throughout North America to support manufacturing operations, share best practices, and ensure consistent execution of operational standards. Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience considered. 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, including leadership of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, HPPS, kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, plant performance, cost reduction strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments. Experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools including DMAIC, 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, and root cause analysis. Proven project management and cross-functional leadership experience with the ability to drive initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations. Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational KPIs and implement measurable performance improvements. Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and data analysis tools. Ability to work effectively with plant leadership, production teams, technical teams, and executive leadership in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Hands-on, self-directed leader with strong attention to detail and willingness to travel regularly throughout North America. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Value Stream Manager, or senior manufacturing leader. Multi-site manufacturing and automotive industry experience. Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent continuous improvement certification. Experience supporting IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ERP
systems, production reporting systems, or business intelligence tools. Experience with automotive acoustic, soft trim, carpet, foam, fibrous products, plastics, or related manufacturing processes. Behaviors Required:
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group and partners effectively across functions and locations. Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out tasks with all details necessary to achieve strong results. Dedicated:
Devoted to the role, business objectives, and continuous improvement with loyalty and integrity. Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help and able to drive results independently. Hands-On Leader:
Comfortable working directly on the plant floor with operations teams. Change Agent:
Able to challenge current practices and influence others toward improved processes. Results Driven:
Focused on measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and operational discipline. Accountable:
Takes ownership of projects, follow-up actions, and sustainable implementation. Benefits of the Regional Operational Excellence Manager:
Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career. Salary range is $130,000 - $150,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one. Generous and flexible paid time off. 401(K) match, fully vested. Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program. Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others) Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
