Operational Excellence Specialist

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Job Summary: The Operational Excellence Specialist will design and implement the operational excellence system, optimizing industrial processes and ensuring continuous improvement of results. Key Highlights: 1. Technical and analytical expertise grounded in data and recognized methodologies. 2. Opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment focused on growth. 3. Contribution to the evolution and structuring of industrial processes. The **Operational Excellence Specialist** will be responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining Lightwall’s operational excellence system, directly optimizing industrial processes, increasing productive efficiency, reducing losses and process variability, and consolidating indicator-based management. This role requires technical and analytical capabilities grounded in data, recognized methodologies, and operational standardization—ensuring stability, predictability, and continuous improvement of industrial outcomes. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, analyze, and optimize production processes through detailed mapping (VSM, flowcharts, SIPOC), waste identification, and variability analysis. * Define, develop, and sustain industrial performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), losses, rework, lead time, operational yield, and costs. * Conduct root cause analyses using tools such as PDCA, A3, Ishikawa diagram, 5 Whys, and FMEA. * Lead continuous improvement projects focused on increasing production capacity, reducing operational costs, and standardizing methods. * Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing practices, including work standardization, visual management, Kaizen, 5S, line balancing, and setup reduction (SMED). * Collaborate with Production and Maintenance teams to analyze and improve industrial asset reliability, supporting TPM and autonomous maintenance initiatives. * Design and maintain technical process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and control routines. * Monitor adherence to operational standards and propose corrective and preventive actions for performance deviations. * Support industrial cost management by identifying wastes (materials, time, energy, labor). * Contribute to the implementation and improvement of industrial management systems, ERPs, and operational data collection and analysis tools. * Ensure sustainability of implemented improvements through monitoring routines, internal audits, and indicator reviews. * **Technical Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. * Proven technical experience in industrial environments, with focus on continuous improvement, production processes, or operational excellence. * Solid knowledge of industrial KPIs and basic statistical data analysis. * Experience in process standardization, routine management, and operational control. * Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking. **Hard Skills** * Industrial process mapping and analysis (VSM, flowcharts, SIPOC). * Management and analysis of industrial KPIs (OEE, productivity, losses, efficiency, costs). * Continuous improvement methodologies: Lean Manufacturing, PDCA, Kaizen, TPM, SMED. * Quality tools and root cause analysis (A3, Ishikawa, FMEA, 5 Whys). * Operational standardization and development of SOPs and work instructions. * Industrial cost control and analysis. * ERP and production control systems (MES – preferred). * Power BI or other BI tools for indicator analysis (preferred). **Soft Skills** * Technical, analytical, and data-driven profile. * Ability to technically lead improvement projects and routines. * Objective and technical communication across all operational levels. * Organization, discipline, and execution focus. * Critical thinking, autonomy, and systemic view of industrial processes. **Technical Differentiators** * Experience with OEE, TPM, autonomous maintenance, and asset reliability. * Experience in structured Lean Manufacturing projects. * Knowledge of MES, industrial automation, or production data integration. * Certifications in Lean or Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt). **Why Join Lightwall?** Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment focused on growth, process structuring, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence. If you’re analytical, enjoy challenges, and want to contribute to the evolution of industrial processes, this role is for you. Job Type: Freelance / PJ Contract Duration: 6 months Compensation: R$6.000,00 \- R$8.000,00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Fuel allowance * Meal voucher * Food allowance * Transportation allowance