Operation Excellence Manager

Job Duties

Join the world's largest HVAC company!

Daikin Applied is hiring an Operation Excellence Manager! The Operational Excellence Manager leads the design, deployment, and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role partners with business leaders to improve processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance customer and employee experiences using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid - North Faribault Plant

What you will do:

Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business strategy and performance goals

Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving tools

Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and improvement workshops across functions

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and improvement impact

Coach and mentor leaders and teams on continuous improvement principles and behaviors

Drive standard work, visual management, and process governance to ensure sustainability of improvements

Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into operational execution

Support change management efforts to embed a culture of continuous improvement

Lead or support training programs (e.g., Yellow Belt, Green Belt) to build organizational capability

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and other teams to remove operational barriers

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM-related discipline

8+ Years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Kaizen improvement processes

Experience with the Toyota Production System

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and company paid holidays

Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $90,000 - $153,300 + 10% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position(s) fall. Individual hourly pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55021

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R004518

Job Benefits

Not specified