Management & Executive Jobs in Hays, KS

of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, Ener Sys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Learn More About Our Company Job Purpose Strives for Continuous Improvement in the Hays Plant using and teaching EOS (Ener Sys Operating System (EOS) tools.

Manages, implements and tracks EOS transformational efforts driving Lean Manufacturing. Implements and supports actions that bring about improvements to operations and processes may including productivity, efficiency, quality, delivery, safety, cycle time, inventory levels and other

measurable metrics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Promotes Lean Manufacturing and EOS (Ener Sys Operating System) initiatives within the Hays Plant. Manages, leads and facilitates continuous improvement projects including Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s), Value Stream Analysis (VSA), Managing by Daily Improvement (MDI), Five Why analysis, and others, and communicates project status to the Regional EOS Director.

Leads and directs improvement teams, serving as a results-oriented “change agent" who is an effective business systems thinker. Employs lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives and develop the most efficient ways to use

people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or service.

Uses statistical analysis tools/methodology, project management, SAP, quality and basic financial principles and applies them to analyze planned activities and events. Develops and deploys a Lean Roadmap and Transformation Plan within EOS in alignment with the Corporate Lean Roadmap using Lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, MDI, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping & Design, MMF, CCF. Manages the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the success of lean projects, objectives and metrics. Provides the regional EOS Director and Plant Manager with results and recommends appropriate corrective actions.

Ensures projects are integrated with other business activities, improvement projects, and business strategies. Updates the Regional EOS Director and Plant Manager of EOS initiatives, program status and ensures coordination of activities between other Plants. Captures project lessons learned that can be re-used for other projects. Tracks EOS certifications. Qualifications Required A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Training, or the equivalent plus 2-5 years professional management experience supervising multiple departments and operations including manufacturing, planning/inventory, maintenance or other related areas.

Experience in training others in EOS Lean Continuous Improvement strategies; Experience driving Rapid Improvement events, (RIE), Kaizen events, 5S audits, Gemba walks, covering Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) data, and other metrics driving EOS. Must have demonstrable Lean background, experience-based on sustained continuous improvement results. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in use of MS Office, with ability to create spreadsheets for analysis and tracking data-base metrics.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and manage complex cross-functional business process projects. Ability to be a persuasive leader. Preferred Lean, Six Sigma or project management qualifications are desirable. Preferred experience in battery manufacturing and Six Sigma and/or lean manufacturing. Core Competencies Ability to Influence Decisions Accountability Acting Strategically Adaptability/Flexibility Analyzing and Reporting Assertiveness Communicating Effectively Computer Skills Continuous Improvement for Leaders Creativity/Innovation Decision Making/Judgment Dependability Delivering High Quality Work Displaying Technical Expertise Driving Continuous Improvement EOS Enforcing Policies and Procedures Engagement for Leaders Ethics for Leaders Evaluating and Implementing Ideas Following Policies and Procedures Ingenuity Initiative Integrity/Ethics Interacting with People at Different Levels Job Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Leadership Managing Resources Managing for Results Negotiation Skills People Development Organizational Savvy People Management Personal Organization Planning Presenting Results Prioritization Skills Problem Solving/Analysis Product Knowledge Project Management Regulatory Compliance Results Focus Safety & Our Environment for Leaders Strategic Thinking/Management Subject Matter Expertise Team Leadership Task-Oriented Teamwork for Leaders Testing and Troubleshooting Training/Teaching Transformational Leadership Footer Great professional career opportunity in Lean Manufacturing with 6% 401(k) match, awesome & affordable health insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year.

Excellent pay for a qualified candidate. Top on-site Lean position with two supporting staff.

Serves as one of nine Managers on the Hays Leadership team. Reports to the Plant Manager with dotted line reporting to Corporate EOS. Come take us to the next level! Ener Sys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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