About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Turbo is hiring for:
OpEx Expert
York, PA
Summary and Responsibilities:
- Identification and implementation of rationalization potentials (lean & digital) in production and assembly through lean management and digitalization.
- Co-creating the plan vision and supporting implementation and follow-up via e.g. Hoshin Kanri, master plan.
- Process Improvement: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize process improvement opportunities within various departments. Lead projects aimed at optimizing workflows, reducing waste, and increasing productivity using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
- Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, including setting objectives, defining deliverables, and tracking progress. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Use data-driven insights to drive decision-making and measure the success of improvement initiatives.
- Planning and optimization of production and logistics systems to increase operational profitability and efficiency in production.
- Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on process improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques.( 5s, SFM, Value Stream Analysis & Design, Makigami, SFM, Problem Solving, SMED) Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement throughout the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and IT, to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with organizational goals. Communicate progress and results to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Best Practices: Research and implement best practices and industry standards to enhance operational performance. Stay current with trends and developments in operational excellence and process improvement.
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with other related departments and the further development of the existing OpEx method toolkit together with the functional team in Central OpEx
- Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of processes, procedures, and improvement projects. Ensure that changes are properly documented and communicated to relevant teams.
Required Skills/Abilities (Example – modify as necessary):
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and derive actionable insights.
- Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience (Example – modify as necessary):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field or applicable certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification).
- 5 years or more related experience required.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods on the shop floor wearing steal toes
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.