Job Description

Job Overview

The DOS Manager will be responsible for planning, designing, and facilitating Dana Operating System (DOS) / Lean projects resulting in improvements in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Morale.

Responsibilities:

Implement/drive and manage Continuous Improvement and DOS strategies to Dana Corporate guidelines.
Lead cross-functional teams in the application of Six Sigma tools and Lean methodologies.
Report results and issues to various audiences from key executives to the process team.
Drive systems thinking and process orientation throughout the manufacturing organization.
Identify areas for improvement, complete reports and record continuous improvement efforts using appropriate tools.
Drive the DOS strategy and roadmap for the Louisville facility
Demonstrate understanding, enthusiasm and passion for what DOS can accomplish in Dana and visibly promote this at all levels in the group
Facilitate the identification, selection, prioritization and assignment of projects with an emphasis on those that have breakthrough potential.
Lead the application of DOS tools and appropriate project planning tools to improve processes, eliminate waste, and reduce cycle time. Expand projects across the North American Light Vehicle Division group and measure results
Drive the ongoing institutionalization of solutions for assessing DOS performance in alignment with customer and financial goals.
Be responsible and accountable for project executions from inception to completion, including communication of results and verification.
Train plant workforce in required lean initiatives
Analyze scrap data and offer countermeasures recommendations
Deploy 5S and visual management across all value streams
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant work experience.

Trained and proficient in DOS / Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
Demonstrated success in leading Black Belt projects.

Excellent interpersonal communications with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Must be a team player that solicits diverse ideas and viewpoints and possess strong facilitation, teaching and coaching skills.

Good computer/database management skills with process mapping and documentation skills.

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.