Sr. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Leader

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Charter Steel - Saukville, WItime type:
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R07736## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is hiring a
** Sr. Operational Excellence Leader**!
** About Charter Steel:
** Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience.  Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
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* Job Summary:

** Lead Charter’s Core Value of Continuous Improvement by modeling advanced problem-solving, reinforcing disciplined improvement behaviors, strengthening plant-level problem identification and resolution, and advancing Operational Excellence system maturity. Drive execution of key strategic priorities through support of daily operations, mentoring and coaching teams, and leading cross-functional initiatives that deliver significant operational and financial impact. Serve as a visible change leader, accelerating adoption and building sustainable organizational capability across the business.
** Position specifics:
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* Location:

Saukville WI

* Schedule:

Onsite
* Travel:  10-20% domestic travel to other Charter facilities, conferences, etc.
* Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.
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* Key responsibilities:

*** Daily support of plant leadership in identifying improvement opportunities.
* Coordinate and track the plant’s portfolio of improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment, visibility, accountability, and measurable results.
* Develop clear project mandates, track milestones, and validate financial results in partnership with Finance.
* Provide timely project updates and performance reporting to plant leadership.
* Reinforce disciplined problem-solving practices by ensuring appropriate methodologies are selected and rigorously applied to identified issues.
* Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving tools to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, cycle time, service and engagement.
* Coach and mentor Lean/Six Sigma Belts in application of best problem-solving methodologies.
* Advance OpEx system maturity through reinforcement of Standard Work, Visual Management, Disciplined Problem Solving and Coaching.
* Daily participation in shop floor Gemba walks in assigned plant(s)
* Support sustainment mechanisms for long-term performance gains.
* Support KPI target setting and performance analysis using sound statistical methodologies and data-driven insights.
* Drive enhanced performance reporting and visual management adoption.
* Develop and deliver structured training programs in CI tools and methodologies.
* Lead high-complexity, high-impact improvement initiatives delivering significant operational and business impact.
* Serve as a technical subject matter expert in complex statistical and analytical methods.
* Identify and escalate systemic barriers to improvement.
* Foster trust, teamwork, and safety in improvement efforts.
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* What you’ll need:

*** Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
* Minimum 4 years of progressive experience leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
* Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or commensurate experience
* Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects using Lean Six/Sigma methods resulting in measurable business impact.
* Proven experience coaching Lean/Six Sigma Belts.
* Strong analytical capability including statistical modeling and advanced data analysis.
* Demonstrated classroom training and curriculum development experience.
* Strong project management and prioritization skills.
* Proficiency with advanced statistical and data tools (Minitab, database tools, etc.).
* Willingness to travel.
** Nice to haves:
*** Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or ability to obtain within defined timeframe).
* Experience with Lean/Six Sigma enterprise systems.
* Experience coordinating CI efforts across multiple sites or functions.
* Experience in steel manufacturing processes.
* Proficiency in SQL or advanced analytics tools.
** Take the next step in your career, apply today!**#LI-PF1#LI-ONSITE#Charter Manufacturing#Charter Careers#One Family One Team #Charter Steel We  offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
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