Enterprise Excellence Operator

Position Summary

The Enterprise Excellence (EEx) Operator supports Enterprise Excellence activities by collecting shop floor data, conducting time studies, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Enterprise Excellence, Engineering, Operations, and Value Stream teams to support production master data maintenance, annual cost roll activities, visual management systems, and Lean initiatives that improve operational efficiency and productivity.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Perform shop floor observations and collect production data to support production master data maintenance and annual cost roll activities.
•    Conduct time studies and collect labor and cycle time data to support Standard Work Charts (SWCs), headcount models, and capacity planning.
•    Collect data related to Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, work centers, raw material usage, labor standards, and production processes.
•    Support Enterprise Excellence initiatives by collecting data for Lean, productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
•    Assist with basic shop floor studies and data collection for process evaluations and improvement activities.
•    Support implementation and maintenance of Daily Management System (DMS) boards, floor management systems, floor markings, visual management, and 5S activities.
•    Support Kaizen events, Site Operating System (SOS) initiatives, and other Enterprise Excellence activities.
•    Support production operations as needed to meet business requirements.
•    Follow Standard Production Methods (SPM), company policies, quality requirements, and safety procedures, and communicate observed process abnormalities.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

•    High school diploma or equivalent required.
•    Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment required; medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
•    Experience working in a production, continuous improvement, Enterprise Excellence, Industrial Engineering, or manufacturing support environment preferred.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, including 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
•    Ability to perform shop floor observations and collect production data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Ability to follow standardized work instructions and established procedures.
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
•    Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing shop floor observations.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $22.45-31.44,  however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
 
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.