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Job Description This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding state-of-the-art senior care practice in the Louisville, Kentucky A successful physician-owned outpatient care clinic is looking to hire an additional physicians to provide Medicare-friendly service to the patients The group sees patients ages 65+ in an outpatient only setting You will work Monday-Friday No hospital work or inpatient admits/rounding required The shared phone call schedule is 1:10 Each office uses cutting-edge technologies including an on-site, robotic pharmacy to make the patient experience better Each physician has a small patient panel, which allows for amazing continuity of care Compensation The group is offering a competitive salary ($250,000+)with strong sign-on In the second year, there is a base salary increase and performance-based incentive bonuses These bonuses are based on patient satisfaction surveys, and not productivity Each physician also receives malpractice coverage, relocation, and full benefits including: health-disability-life insurance-401k with company match-16 vacation days-6 holidays-5 CME days and $1000 allowance Community Enjoy working in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky There is easy access to the University of Louisville, Kentucky Derby, and the 4th Street Live entertainment complex

Job Description This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding state-of-the-art senior care practice in the Louisville, Kentucky A successful physician-owned outpatient care clinic is looking to hire an additional physicians to provide Medicare-friendly service to the patients The group sees patients ages 65+ in an outpatient only setting You will work Monday-Friday No hospital work or inpatient admits/rounding required The shared phone call schedule is 1:10 Each office uses cutting-edge technologies including an on-site, robotic pharmacy to make the patient experience better Each physician has a small patient panel, which allows for amazing continuity of care Compensation The group is offering a competitive salary ($250,000+)with strong sign-on In the second year, there is a base salary increase and performance-based incentive bonuses These bonuses are based on patient satisfaction surveys, and not productivity Each physician also receives malpractice coverage, relocation, and full benefits including: health-disability-life insurance-401k with company match-16 vacation days-6 holidays-5 CME days and $1000 allowance Community Enjoy working in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky There is easy access to the University of Louisville, Kentucky Derby, and the 4th Street Live entertainment complex

Job Description This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding state-of-the-art senior care practice in the Louisville, Kentucky A successful physician-owned outpatient care clinic is looking to hire an additional physicians to provide Medicare-friendly service to the patients The group sees patients ages 65+ in an outpatient only setting You will work Monday-Friday No hospital work or inpatient admits/rounding required The shared phone call schedule is 1:10 Each office uses cutting-edge technologies including an on-site, robotic pharmacy to make the patient experience better Each physician has a small patient panel, which allows for amazing continuity of care Compensation The group is offering a competitive salary ($250,000+)with strong sign-on In the second year, there is a base salary increase and performance-based incentive bonuses These bonuses are based on patient satisfaction surveys, and not productivity Each physician also receives malpractice coverage, relocation, and full benefits including: health-disability-life insurance-401k with company match-16 vacation days-6 holidays-5 CME days and $1000 allowance Community Enjoy working in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky There is easy access to the University of Louisville, Kentucky Derby, and the 4th Street Live entertainment complex

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Under the direction of the Operational Excellence Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes under transformation. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Support the Operational Excellence Manager and Value Stream in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream including:

• Gathers data for key performance indicators for functions being reviewed, evaluates current state, and proposes future state goals and objectives.
• Implementing tactical strategies to achieve the desired vision
• Executing against long and short-term objectives to support the value stream's goals
• Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles
• Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives
• Utilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and production flow methods

To act as a change agent to bring about improvements in the manufacturing process through the active support, participation and leadership of rapid improvement events or projects, that includes:

• Owning pre and post standard work.
• Lead or facilitate continuous improvement projects and events.
• Participating in Gemba walks and coaching employees on continuous improvement, standard work. development/modification/adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem-solving abnormalities.
• Providing necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology.
• Helping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards
• Following up on action plans
• Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained

Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as:

• Support value stream analyses events.
• Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, workplace analysis improvement.
• Creating and implementing standard work and teaching/coaching line leaders to do the same.
• Implementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management tools
• Lead, coach and assist teams in problem solving activities.
• Resolving issues after continuous improvement events to achieve desired state.

To support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; includes:

• Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
• Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees
• Utilize change management model.
• Ensure high levels of engagement for continuous improvement events participants.
• Drive change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, principles and practices.

Track all changes/improvements made to provide assurance that changes are effective and lasting, includes:

• Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implemented
• Posting/updating results to the Mission Control boards
• Reviewing new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the Operational Excellence Manager, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases
• Monitor and report on key metrics
• Supports and meets Departmental, Plant and Corporate EH&S goals. Works in a safe and efficient manner.
• Other duties as identified by the Value Stream Coach to further the site's Lean Manufacturing initiative

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline, preferably an engineering or supply chain degree
• Minimum of 4 years of documented world class lean manufacturing/transactional/functional experience.
• Experience with distribution, warehousing and/or logistics facilities a plus.
• You would ideally have some level of understanding of WMS, TMS and ERP systems
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
• Strong interpersonal and high-performance team building skills, with ability to develop collaborative relationships, influencing up, down and across organizational lines.
• Ability to effectively facilitate a group's activities and discussions using a defined process.
• Must be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Able to influence, persuade, convince and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and PP). Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.

Allegion is a great place to grow your career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, \"this is your business, run with it\".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you \"be safe, be healthy\"
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can \"serve others, not yourself\"
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Apply Today! Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Lean Manager

Role Summary

The Lean Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence within the plant by deploying Lean manufacturing principles focused on fulfilling customer demand, eliminating waste, and enabling continuous improvement. This role partners closely with plant leadership to define and implement the Lean roadmap aligned with regional and global operational strategies.

The Lean Manager leads initiatives to improve production flow, optimize plant layouts, enhance material movement, and strengthen overall operational efficiency. This role also develops Lean capabilities within the organization by coaching teams, facilitating improvement workshops, and ensuring alignment with the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).

Main Tasks

• Define and implement the plant Lean roadmap aligned with plant, regional, and global strategy.

• Partner with plant leadership to identify and execute operational improvement initiatives.

• Lead value stream design and plant layout optimization to improve material flow, space utilization, and throughput time.

• Drive productivity improvements using Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

• Facilitate improvement workshops including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and 5S.

• Develop Lean capabilities across the plant by coaching teams and promoting a continuous improvement mindset.

• Support implementation and sustainment of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).

• Promote best practices across production and logistics operations to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Monitor and report progress on operational metrics and improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean improvements and coach managers on Lean tools.

Lean Tools & Methodologies

• 5S shopfloor organization

• Pull flow systems including Kanban and milk-run logistics

• Value Stream Analysis / Value Stream Mapping (VSA / VSM)

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

• Production planning and control tools

• Employee empowerment and idea management initiatives

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Operations Environments.

• Prior leadership experience in production or logistics environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience implementing Lean systems across production and logistics operations.

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and coach teams on Lean practices.

• Hands-on, shopfloor-oriented approach.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an automated machine manufacturing environment, including exposure to PLC and HMI systems.

• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Director, Operational Excellence, Americas - Carmel, IN (Hybrid)

As the Director of Operational Excellence Americas, you will serve as the lead change agent for driving transformation and embedding operational excellence across the organization. You will develop and implement the Operational Excellence (OPEX) model and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and corporate strategies. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, coaching leadership teams, and tracking progress against long-range goals, you will help deliver sustainable value to customers and significantly enhance the business health of Allegion's value streams.

Hybrid:

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work modelcombining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we'll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

What You Will Do:

Development and Alignment of the OPEX Model and Roadmap

• Lead the development of Allegion's Operational Excellence (OPEX) model and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and corporate objectives.
• Work closely with SBU leaders and Site OPEX Leaders to integrate the OPEX model into their strategic plans, ensuring consistent execution across the organization.
• Establish a clear vision for operational excellence, with measurable goals that align with the company's long-range plan (LRP).

Strategy Deployment and Execution

• Support and drive strategy deployment activities across the organization, ensuring alignment between corporate, SBU, and site-level initiatives.
• Collaborate with site OPEX leaders and teams to develop actionable strategies and plans that focus on growth, customer value, and improved business health.
• Facilitate the development of a robust pipeline of lean initiatives that align with future-state targets and drive performance improvements.

Coaching and Leadership Development

• Provide coaching for leadership teams and operational excellence (OpEx) support teams to build their capabilities in lean, continuous improvement, and change management.
• Mentor site OPEX leaders and their teams to achieve sustainable transformational change through Allegion's OPEX model.
• Develop and implement leadership training programs to enhance the organization's ability to execute on operational excellence initiatives, including the Front Line Leader program.

Performance Tracking and Auditing

• Track and measure progress against long-range plan (LRP) actions and goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Conduct regular audits of site progress against Allegion's corporate maturity model, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership teams to ensure continuous progress toward operational excellence goals.

Multi-Site and Corporate-Level Project Support

• Support projects involving multiple site deployments, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with the OPEX roadmap and the Allegion Intelligent Manufacturing initiative.
• Lead or support corporate-level and non-manufacturing projects to drive operational improvements across all business functions.
• Support the onboarding of new acquisition sites, ensuring alignment with Allegion's operational excellence standards and processes.

Strategic Business Unit and Operations Council Engagement

• Participate in Strategic Business Unit (SBU) reviews to provide insights, guidance, and alignment on operational excellence initiatives.
• Actively support the Operations Council, contributing to the development and execution of enterprise-wide operational strategies.

Cultural Transformation and Standardization

• Establish and standardize practices such as GEMBA walks, daily management processes (MDI), and mission control to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with standard processes and tools, fostering a culture of process discipline and adherence to standard work.
• Champion a culture of customer value creation, rigorous continuous improvement, and problem-solving.
• Actively support SBU and site implementation of the Allegion Intelligent Manufacturing initiative.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Goals

• Support and meet departmental, plant, and corporate HS&E goals, ensuring alignment with Allegion's safety and environmental standards.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of world-class lean manufacturing, transactional or functional experience, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence
• Extensive experience with GEMBA-based continuous improvement tools and techniques, including problem-solving, A3 management, value stream mapping, and strategy deployment.
• Demonstrated experience in applying lean principles and implementing new technologies and automation efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent leadership & facilitation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to align operational excellence initiatives with long-term business goals and strategic objectives
• Ability to lead cultural transformation and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and customer value creation.
• Must be self-motivated and highly organized
• Proven ability to effectively work with global partners and cultures within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to understand value in the eyes of the customer and to build a value delivery system
• Ability to evaluate and assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to quickly develop relationships that build immediate trust
• Ability to influence, persuade, convince, mentor and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including occasional global travel.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, \"this is your business, run with it\".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you \"be safe, be healthy\".
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can \"serve others, not yourself\"
• Opportunities to

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead the charge in creating a work environment that prioritizes the safety of all employees. At the same time, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products that are delivered on time to customers within established cost targets.

The Manufacturing Manager reports to the Plant Director and is responsible for managing the manufacturing process of multiple value streams. The manufacturing manager will have a combination of Value Stream Managers and Production Supervisors reporting directly to them. They are tasked with effectively utilizing materials, labor, and equipment to meet the business plan while ensuring a safe work environment.

The Manufacturing Manager oversees the total production of the facility, including safety records, production requirements, defect levels, waste, and work order attainment. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and effective production processes to meet customer demands while staying within established cost targets.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Leads efforts to achieve a “Zero and Beyond” culture, eliminate all injuries, and positions the plant as a good community partner through our Corporate Social Responsibly efforts.
• Achieves daily, weekly, monthly production targets at minimal cost, maximum efficiency, and maximum quality.
• Works with Quality control to enhance in process controls to minimize scrap and meet customer high quality standards.
• Drives continuous improvement through appropriate coaching, training, and process improvement.
• Champions, with Value Stream Managers and Supervisors, operator led process control, lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts and programs.
• Knowledge and application of Tier Communication and 6-S.
• Administers company policies and practices.
• Works with materials management to optimize load, to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, unfavorable material mix and to reduce raw material, WIP and FG inventories.
• Works with Engineering to enhance process improvement resulting in achieving productivity goal.
• Works with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance programs match production requirements and maximize equipment efficiencies.
• Champions manufacturing objectives and possesses Project Management skills through leading and facilitating projects.
• Experience facilitating organizational change with good oral and verbal communication skills throughout all levels of the organization.
• Uses Continuous Improvement tools to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root cause process failures.
• Analyzes KPI’s to prepare charts/records and initiate remedial action.
• Manages labor and employee relations in accordance with corporate policies ensuring pay rates, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment are applied consistently and with due process and diligence.
• Reviews material/facility usage.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in the power distribution industry a plus.” I.E. Former experience in wire & cable, power generation, utilities, transmission companies, etc.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Geographic flexibility.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A results-driven mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Ability to lead through influence, inspire teams, and manage complexity.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Agility
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Development
• Change Leadership
• Customer Centricity

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-based role with regular interaction on the plant floor.
• Requires sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to thirty pounds occasionally.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
• Occasional travel required.

WHY PRYSMIAN?

At Prysmian, you’ll be part of a global team that values innovation, sustainability, and diversity. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.

Ready to lead the future of manufacturing? Apply today and Make Your Mark at Prysmian.

Prysmian Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Description

Americase specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced protective containers for high-value and hazardous materials. Focused on innovative problem-solving, the company delivers customized solutions to meet unique customer requirements and challenges. Each container is crafted with precision and undergoes rigorous testing in in-house laboratories to ensure superior functionality, ruggedness, and reliability. Americase's commitment to excellence makes it a leader in providing smart, efficient, and effective protective solutions in the industry.

Leadership Hire: Director of Manufacturing – Drive Operational Excellence at Americase!

We're elevating our leadership team in Waxahachie, TX. As CEO, I'm personally seeking a proven Director of Manufacturing to own end-to-end operations in our precision sheet metal fab and custom case business. This is a high-impact, executive role reporting directly into leadership—full responsibility for all production processes, planning, scheduling, throughput, team performance, and scaling our state-of-the-art facility.

The must-have: Deep, hands-on experience implementing Operational Excellence—specifically designing and deploying Mixed Model Value Streams to create autonomous flow in high-mix, complex manufacturing environments. If you've led transformations where employees see/fix value flow in real time, reduced lead times dramatically, and built self-healing systems, this is your opportunity to apply it at a growing, innovative company.

Key Scope:

• Lead all manufacturing ops: precision sheet metal manufacturing, assembly, scheduling, shop floor control, inventory, costing accuracy via ERP
• Champion OE transformation: Engineer mixed-model value streams for custom/high-mix production
• Build high-performance teams: Coaching, development, accountability in a collaborative culture
• Drive metrics & growth: Throughput, OTD, margins, waste elimination, continuous improvement
• Strategic partner: Collaborate with leadership team on ERP optimizations, audits, scalability

Requirements:

• 10+ years progressive manufacturing leadership (Director/VP level preferred)
• Proven track record implementing OE model, including Mixed Model Value Streams in complex fab/assembly settings
• Strong manufacturing background (sheet metal, CNC/automation, custom production a plus)
• Experience with ERP/MES/shop floor systems (Mie Trak Pro or similar)
• Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing/related; Lean/Six Sigma certs advantageous
• On-site in Waxahachie, TX

What We Offer:

• Executive compensation package (competitive base + bonus + benefits)
• Growth potential in a stable, expanding company
• Direct impact: Shape our future ops in precision custom manufacturing

This role demands rare expertise—true Operational Excellence practitioners who can turn complex ops into flow powerhouses. If this is you (or you know the ideal leader), DM me your resume/confidential intro directly—Robby Kinsala, CEO. Serious, discreet conversations only; we're selective and moving with purpose.

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations
• Experience in Manufacturing Operations Management
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management and logistics
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Proven ability to analyze processes and drive operational improvements
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Previous experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector

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Navy Mutual is seeking an experienced and strategic Business Architect to help define and drive the future of our organization. This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and executing the business architecture vision across the enterprise—ensuring our strategies, operations, and investments are aligned to deliver exceptional, long‑term value to our members.

This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and organizational design. You will partner closely with executive leadership to translate enterprise strategy into actionable roadmaps, modernize business capabilities, and enable customer‑centric transformation in a highly mission‑driven environment.

Why This Role Matters

As Business Architect, you will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping strategies that directly influence Navy Mutual’s future
• Drive architectural consistency and governance across business and technology domains
• Lead modernization and transformation efforts that improve operational effectiveness, customer experience, and long‑term performance
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team of Business Unit Analysts
• Ensure investments, initiatives, and technology decisions align to enterprise capabilities and value streams

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, manage, develop, and mentor Business Unit Analysts
• Oversee performance management, scheduling, and talent development to meet departmental objectives
• Provide input into hiring, development, and succession planning

Business Architecture & Organizational Design

• Develop, maintain, and evolve Navy Mutual’s business architecture framework, including:
• Capability maps
• Business processes
• Organizational and value stream alignment
• Translate enterprise strategy into clear, actionable business and technology roadmaps
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in business architecture frameworks and methodologies
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts that support decision‑making, transformation, and execution

Strategic Alignment & Transformation

• Partner with executive leadership to assess capability maturity, market trends, and architectural implications
• Support enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives
• Ensure alignment across business models, customer journeys, and organizational capabilities
• Promote architectural consistency and reuse of shared services and standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted partner to senior business and IT leaders
• Facilitate cross‑functional workshops and strategy sessions to define future‑state architectures and priorities
• Influence alignment and decision‑making across diverse stakeholder groups

Governance & Standards

• Establish, maintain, and enforce business architecture standards and best practices
• Apply business modeling techniques to deliver repeatable, value‑focused outputs
• Provide architectural oversight for initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise roadmaps

Capability Development & Innovation

• Evaluate current business capabilities to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, EDS, IT, and Portfolio Management to guide investment decisions
• Influence initiative prioritization based on capability roadmaps and strategic value
• Assess ideas, projects, and emerging technologies for alignment and business impact
• Serve as a liaison between business partners, IT, and system vendors to optimize spend and outcomes
• Stay informed on industry trends and represent Navy Mutual in relevant forums or working groups

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or strategic consulting
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• 10+ years of Life Insurance and Annuity industry experience
• Proven success leading enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives
• Deep expertise in:
• Business capability modeling
• Business process modeling
• Organizational design and mapping
• Information and knowledge mapping
• Strong experience translating strategy into executable roadmaps
• Experience with portfolio planning, business cases, and performance measurement
• Exceptional communication and executive presence
• Ability to influence and collaborate across business and technology teams
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, change‑driven, and agile environments
• Awareness of emerging trends in digital business, customer experience, and enterprise transformation

Job Title : Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Customer : Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

Location : Appleton, WI 54914, United States

Visa Requirement : US Citizens / Green Card holders only

Key Skills Required

• Mandatory shop floor experience
• Time Study
• Line Balancing
• Continuous Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Lean Manufacturing

Job Description & Skill Requirements

• Study assembly lines and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities based on Lean principles.
• Perform detailed time studies and line balancing activities, including:
• Elemental breakdown
• Video-based time studies
• Analysis across all processes, stations, and operators
• VA / NVA / RNVA analysis
• Development of current-state line balancing
• Muri (overburden) analysis
• Develop Value Stream Maps (VSM), including:
• Current-state VSM to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies
• Capacity analysis and baseline performance metrics
• Future-state VSM and gap analysis between current and future states
• Identify process and productivity improvement opportunities across the entire value stream and provide:
• Level 1, 2, and 3 improvement recommendations
• Detailed improvement roadmap and reports
• Develop and revise standard work instructions, including video-based work instructions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, defects, and downtime; support corrective actions and Kaizen initiatives with detailed implementation plans.
• Support fixture design activities as per manufacturing and process requirements.