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Business Excellence Leader

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Austin, TX
Mid level
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Austin, TX
Mid level
Drives operational excellence across manufacturing and organizational functions by leading Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Eliminates waste, reduces process variation, improves cycle time and costs, develops standard work, facilitates workshops and training, assesses operational maturity, and guides projects to sustainable completion. The role partners across operations, supply chain, finance, HR, materials, and other functions to deploy Lean practices and achieve business and customer objectives.
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Job Summary

Summary:

The “Business Excellence Leader” will be based in Austin, TX reporting to Manager - Business Excellence.

In charge of continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization and enabling waste removal activities using lean and six sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
  • Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.
  • In charge of eliminating waste and create value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.
  • Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.
  • Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs
  • Identify, Drive and Yokoten Best practices-based Kaizen projects on the accord timelines
  • Conduct Industrial Engineering lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean culture thru out the organization by guiding and facilitating Continues Improvement Lean Deployment.
  • Perform assessment of Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker (CIMT) Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps.
  • Agile participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects.
  • Transformation (continuous workshop in 90 days). Facilitate Continues Improvement Transformation activities through Kaizen, workshops, and Small Group Activities.
  • Comprehend and use Center point portal as depository to enable data research and cost saving effectiveness
  • Achieve Industrial, Lean & 6 sigma training & Certification in order to become subject matter expert in the organization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (Industrial Engineering preferred).
  • 3 or more years of industry work experience from manufacturing companies (automotive, electronics or medical device, or similar), required in:

  • Capacity models
  • Time studies and routing
  • Solid understanding of bottlenecks and tack time
  • Continuous Improvement project management experience, including facilitation and training experience.
  • Six Sigma Project experience (e.g. leading, training or facilitating them).
  • Kaizen events facilitation
  • Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
  • Management skills and technical experience on Finance, HR, Materials and Operations activities.
  • Demonstrates detailed expertise situations and multiple areas.
  • Comprehends the strategic impact of the function across sites.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-31-2026 Job CategoryOperational Excellence

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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