Operational Excellence Manager

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

**Position Summary**:
We're looking for an **Operational Excellence Manager Europe (Italy)** in **Rivoli (TO)** Location.

Responsible for the Operational Excellence (DOS) development in dedicated plants to include **Rivoli, Bari, Sommariva, Cervere, Luserna, Arzignano. **Specialty areas of responsibility includes leading DOS/OPEX training for Europe.

Specialty areas of responsibility includes leading DOS/OPEX training for Europe.

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- Leads DANA OPEX in parallel with the OPEX Leadership Team to embed a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing lean methodology where appropriate.
- Implements DANA’s Lean strategy and expert knowledge in key areas of Lean deployment, standards and methods in all functions following DANA Operating System (DOS).
- Provides leadership in Lean & CI initiatives, Supporting and controlling plants in their CI & Lean cost reduction projects.
- Be the teacher in the region of Lean tools to increase the awareness and knowledge of DOS. Support, plan and conduct / support / plan DOS Assessments.
- Leading/Supporting Regional Jishukens.
- MFO and Manufacturing Strategy -Analyze, evaluate and support all the Manufacturing Footprint Optimization (MFO) activities in order to saturate the internal assets and secure the “Region to Region” manufacturing strategy.
- Multi plant leader providing CI training and support, DOS improvements, and MES implementation.
- Leads and support plant policy deployment activities.
- Builds sustainability roadmaps for assigned facilities.
- Leads DOS Academy activities to include, global alignment, information gathering to build training plans, develops standard training materials, etc.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Always put safety first
- Always Put people in the center together with “A Better World” mindset.
- Develop / use appropriate business systems to successfully manage and control the Region regards to DOS, supporting the plants to meet/over exceed the CI targets.
- Responsible for overall planning and monitoring of projects to ensure targets are achieved within budget and on time.
- Leading / Support the DOS Regions Staff meetings/calls.
- Lead and support DOS regional integration of new acquisitions and conduct, verify and align DOS Assessments
- Escalating if more support is needed.
- Implementation of strategic initiatives
- Develop Skills and Experience of Plants CI Team Members
- Develop DOS knowledge in the Region.

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- Facilitate / Support improvements projects, Jishukens, Kaizen Workshops
- Leading Critical Plant supports activities.
- Build and lead high performance teams by effectively support the recruiting process, motivating and developing individuals in a strong team environment. Build organisational and talent development capability including succession plans.
- Leading and supporting plants in developing a plan for Dana’s Industry 4.0 plan.
- Supporting regional implementation of our MES system
- Build and update new DOS training material and align the rollout plan with Ops Directors, HR and plants.

**Job Position Requirements**:

- Previous experience of working more than 12 years as a LEAN/6Sigma leader in the Automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles and have successfully led Lean transformation in a manufacturing and business process environment.
- Fluent in English plus minimum one other Local Language
- Proven leadership and management skills within a challenging environment

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- Good knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal at all levels in local language and English
- Excellent presentation skills
- Good computer skills, conversant with Microsoft office
- Excellent motivator, self-starting, with an enthusiastic approach
- Proven track record of successfully leading change initiatives including experience implementing Lean from concept to full implementation.
- Motivated by results and strives to exceed expectations.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
- **Significant international travel is expected.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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