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Sr. Operational Excellence Specialist

Silfab SolarFort Mill, SC

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $65,000 – $95,000/yrFull-timemanufacturing and productionmaintenance and facilitiessolar panel services

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Quick Summary

Senior Operational Excellence Specialist leading continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives in a manufacturing plant in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Skills & Keywords

Lean Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceManufacturing KPIs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the manufacturing plant.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process stability.
Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops.
Support cultural transformation toward operational excellence and continuous improvement mindset.
Promote and support a strong safety culture by identifying and implementing safety improvements.
Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to reduce incidents, defects, rework, and process variation.
Participate in investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure improvement initiatives align with plant quality and compliance standards.
Analyze manufacturing processes and equipment performance to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams on machine-related improvements and reliability initiatives.
Support cycle time reduction and process standardization projects.
Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to drive data-based decisions.
Lead cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination, process optimization, and productivity enhancement.
Develop and track measurable savings from operational excellence initiatives.
Improve labor efficiency, material utilization, and production flow.
Participate in and support Lean Six Sigma training programs.
Mentor and coach plant employees on CI tools and methodologies.
Assist in developing standard work, visual management, and operational procedures.
Support employee engagement and cultural change initiatives.
Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to identify trends and opportunities.
Develop dashboards and performance reports using Power BI or similar tools.
Explore opportunities to leverage AI and digital technologies to improve operational performance and decision-making.

Preferred

Master’s degree preferred.
Black Belt preferred.
Power BI expertise preferred.
Knowledge or experience with AI-driven analytics/tools is a strong plus.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Self-motivated with a hands-on approach to operational improvement.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering roles.
Proven experience leading CI, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Root Cause Analysis, and TPM.
Experience with manufacturing KPIs, OEE, cycle time analysis, and productivity improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.