Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Lead and implement process improvements across all functional areas</li><li>Hands-on mentality</li><li>Develop and track the Operational Excellence roadmap; report progress in division meetings</li><li>Research and benchmark external sources for improvement opportunities</li><li>Measure and analyze new initiatives, adjusting as needed</li><li>Facilitate sharing of best practices across sites, lead centers, and FST</li><li>Build and drive a self-sustaining division wide OpEx community</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements</li><li>Standardize KPIs and dashboards to monitor efficiency and waste</li><li>Maintain and improve standards documentation; ensure accountability</li><li>Align improvement actions with division strategy &amp; FST strategic initiatives</li><li>Organize and conduct Kaizens, workshops, and training sessions</li><li>Travel up to 25% as needed</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership, communication, and training abilities</li><li>Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills (workshops, Kaizens, culture events)</li><li>Experience with Lean System implementation, Kaizen, Rolling Top Five, and Multi-Gen Plan methodologies</li><li>Knowledge of Lean Admin, Six Sigma, DFSS, and Red X</li><li>Proficiency in KPIs and Microsoft Power Platform for efficiency improvements</li><li>Black Belt certification preferred</li><li>Ability to work in and with different cultures in a global environment</li><li>Ability to work independently and motivate cross-functional teams</li><li>Willingness to travel as required</li></ul> Communication &amp; Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization. Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes. Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees. Drive &amp; Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Director of Operational Excellence

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Lead and implement process improvements across all functional areas</li><li>Hands-on mentality</li><li>Develop and track the Operational Excellence roadmap; report progress in division meetings</li><li>Research and benchmark external sources for improvement opportunities</li><li>Measure and analyze new initiatives, adjusting as needed</li><li>Facilitate sharing of best practices across sites, lead centers, and FST</li><li>Build and drive a self-sustaining division wide OpEx community</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements</li><li>Standardize KPIs and dashboards to monitor efficiency and waste</li><li>Maintain and improve standards documentation; ensure accountability</li><li>Align improvement actions with division strategy &amp; FST strategic initiatives</li><li>Organize and conduct Kaizens, workshops, and training sessions</li><li>Travel up to 25% as needed</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership, communication, and training abilities</li><li>Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills (workshops, Kaizens, culture events)</li><li>Experience with Lean System implementation, Kaizen, Rolling Top Five, and Multi-Gen Plan methodologies</li><li>Knowledge of Lean Admin, Six Sigma, DFSS, and Red X</li><li>Proficiency in KPIs and Microsoft Power Platform for efficiency improvements</li><li>Black Belt certification preferred</li><li>Ability to work in and with different cultures in a global environment</li><li>Ability to work independently and motivate cross-functional teams</li><li>Willingness to travel as required</li></ul> Communication &amp; Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization. Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes. Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees. Drive &amp; Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Director of Operational Excellence

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