Operations Excellence Specialist
Amsted AutomotiveMichigan, United States
Posted April 9, 2025
81582.00 - 110718.50 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Amsted Automotive, formed in 2021 from the merger of Burgess‑Norton, Means Industries, Transform Automotive, and SMW Manufacturing, is a global supplier of high‑volume automotive, off‑highway, and mining components. With 21 manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company produces more than 200 million parts and assemblies each year, leveraging advanced metal‑forming, cold‑forming, and powder‑metal technologies. Its expertise extends to propulsion solutions for electrified, hybrid, and internal‑combustion powertrains, positioning it as a leader in next‑generation vehicle manufacturing. By strategically locating production in customers’ regions—including 13 U.S. facilities—Amsted reduces tariff exposure and supply‑chain risk, offering a resilient, customer‑centric supply model.
Job Description
We are looking for an Operations Excellence Specialist to support the management of our business excellence program, tools and culture, and drive operational improvements in manufacturing and business processes.
Requirements
- Capture real-time measurement data for MRO, capital and cost saving initiatives
- Provide appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metrics
- Partner with all divisions to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics
- Leverage/benchmark best practices and drive implementation across the organization
- Drive measurable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove waste
- Function as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all divisions
- Guide and challenge cross-functional teams in development and execution of continuous improvement activities
- Assist with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement
- Recognized as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Lean Manufacturing
- Assist with the integration of the company Lean Performance System
- Support manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive plant and company performance improvements
- Work with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities
