Manager of Operational Excellence

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Manager of Operational Excellence to lead the design, deployment, and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. They will partner with business leaders to improve processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance customer and employee experiences using continuous improvement methodologies. They will also lead DAA Way annual planning for their respective business unit (BU) and functional groups. This influential role is key to strategically and impactfully driving our business forward. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives for Solutions BU, ensuring alignment with business strategy and performance goals
• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities utilizing DAA Way Process Maturity, Lean methodologies, SIPOC charting, RACI matrices, Kaizen, and other problem-solving tools
• Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and improvement workshops across function
• Lead annual DAA Way integrated planning efforts for Solutions BU. Facilitate the Solutions BU monthly scorecard, and support monthly executive report-out activities
• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into operational execution. Establish and track performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and improvement impact
• Drive standard work, visual management, and process governance to ensure sustainability of improvements. Audit and report out on key Process Maturity advancements
• Coach and mentor leaders and teams on continuous improvement principles and behaviors. Support change management efforts to embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and other teams to remove operational barriers

What’s in it for you: 

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Management, Education, Organizational Development
• 6-8 years of experience
• Familiar with Kaizen improvement processes
• 3 years of Advanced facilitation and situational awareness
• Excellent communication and influence
• Ability to help others identify the root cause of a problem
• Cross-functional partnerships and relationship building
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience
• 5 years of people leadership and facilitation experience
• Experience in facilitating large groups through challenging business processes

Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000- $153,300 + 10% bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.