EOS Leader - NIS Global

EnerSys Operation System is the development of Lean and continuous improvement throughout the worldwide enterprise. The Senior EOS Manager is responsible for facilitating the deployment of EOS throughout operations. The goal and emphasis of this endeavor is to create, establish and maintain the lean strategy for the Network and Infrastructure Solutions Line of Business (NIS). Primary focus will be to lead people, projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business. This role encompasses complex assignments with long-term business implications, lead cross-functional teams and contribute to the overall operational strategy.

EOS approach is feedback driven, co-creative and customized to implement, train, and coach NIS in a new way of working. Must be a strategic thinker, with a passion for helping others innovate the way they work. Success is defined in your ability to ask tough questions, challenge others towards making real, sustainable change and helping them achieve the change, by working with them, striving for continuous improvement.

• Develop, motivate, monitor and support the team of EOS leaders with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and improvement plans across the business.

• Instill a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization with a standardized approach towards problem solving (tools and methods) and managing daily improvements (MDI);

• Teach and mentor site and lean leaders on lean tools and their implementation; to include 5S, MDI, Standard Work, A3, Value Stream Analysis, and Rapid Improvement Events to name a few.
• Develop EOS "experts" at each site and facilitate team building.
• Develop processes and systems to ensure sustainability of business unit and enterprise initiatives.
• Drive teams in prioritizing the activities that need to be accomplished to implement the future state and derive an appropriate policy deployment macro plan.
• Support establishment and communication of the EOS philosophy to all levels of personnel.
• Develop methods to foster employee engagement and acceptance of management-directed changes.
• Champion multi-site continuous improvement efforts with the team and promote healthy, respectful communications.
• Apply lean concepts to build capabilities and resources within the different parts of the business to create, develop and enhance efficient processes
• Streamline processes with technology within and across all sites while ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate expectations
• Challenge site leaders, as necessary, to create an action-biased culture of continuous improvement and accountability to improve their KPI's.
• Recognize that there is always room for improvement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field. MBA preferred
• Minimum 10 years of operations experience with a process engineering and/or supply chain background, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project required.
• Working knowledge of Lean frameworks and tools, including, SAP, Value-Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Six Sigma & Statistical Analysis Software.
• Established high degree of discipline, adherence and precise execution.
• Proven knowledge transfer, training delivery and leadership skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Desired Skills:

• Manufacturing and Product Development experience with extensive knowledge of the TQM approach
• Proven ability to lead change and motivate at all levels within the organization and deliver business transformation results
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and manage complex cross-functional business process projects
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation of conflict resolution
• Self-Motivated with a proven track record of success
• Excellent presentation and communication skills: both written and verbal are required

The incumbent will be notified of his or her work schedule. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent will work both in an office environment, at a desk with a computer workstation, and in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for periods of time and stand or move about the facility. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, and lift under 10 pounds.

While in the production area, employees may be exposed to occupational hazards including, but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc., and must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices. The temperature in the production facility fluctuates with changing seasons.