Operational Excellence/Facilities-Safety Specialist

Radwell International is seeking an Operational Excellence - Facilities/Safety Specialist (SME). The Operational Excellence, Facilities & Safety Specialist is a hands-on practitioner who ensures safe, efficient, and continuously improving site operations. This practitioner will have responsibility for Operational Excellence (Lean-CI), Facilities & Safety (EHS), to support day-to-day execution while building a culture of everyday problem solving.

As a trusted site resource, the Specialist champions safety, reliability, and continuous improvement-working directly with employees, leaders, and external partners to maintain facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, efficiency, and customer experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute site Operational Excellence and Safety training plans.
• Facilitate employee training sessions on Lean tools, tier meeting effectiveness, and safe work practices.
• Collect, validate, and maintain site KPIs, bowlers, and metrics for daily, monthly, and quarterly business reviews.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for improvement events, training, and audits.
• Reinforce data-driven behaviors by supporting KPI-based problem solving and action tracking.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Implement a site-level culture of continuous improvement and everyday problem solving.
• Lead and facilitate smaller-scale, data-driven Kaizen, 5S, RCCM, and process improvement events.
• Analyze processes to identify waste, risk, cost, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in daily accountability tier performance dialogues.
• Capture, track, and report improvement results, savings, and maturity metrics.
• Support site deployment through execution of Lean-CI strategic initiatives.

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Facilitate and execute the safe and efficient operation of site facilities, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, lighting, plumbing, conveyors, fire protection, and safety systems (within qualification).
• Coordinate internal and outsourced services (janitorial, landscaping, waste management, vending, etc).
• Maintain company assets, tools, equipment, and facility-related inventories.
• Establish and execute preventive maintenance schedules and daily/weekly/monthly checklists.
• Liaise with contractors, obtain quotes, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain compliance for racking, pallet trucks, hoists, lifts, and material handling equipment.
• Support recycling and sustainability activities under ISO / Regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain facility security, fire, and intrusion systems in compliance with regulations.

Safety & EHS Compliance

• Support planning, implementation, and maintenance of site EHS programs in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Manage and audit Safety across location.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and site incident investigations.
• Coordinate and support safety training (5S, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, forklift safety).
• Conduct safety audits and walkthroughs across production and non-production areas.
• Maintain safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid supplies).
• Support fire drills, emergency preparedness, and regulatory reporting (e.g., ISO, RIDL).
• Maintain accurate and timely EHS documentation and records (e.g.,SDS, inspections).

Required Skills

• Foundational understanding of Lean, CI, or structured problem-solving concepts (e.g., 5S, standard work, root cause analysis).
• Comfort working with KPIs, basic data analysis, and visual management tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to dashboards or ERP systems is beneficial.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and improve.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills/thinking out of the box.
• Ability to partner with and persuade a diverse range of organizational levels and establish positive working relationships
• Experience in hands-on maintenance and equipment care
• Exposure to Lean, Continuous Improvement, EHS, or facilities management preferred.
• Experience working in regulated environments (OSHA, ISO, GMP, customs - shipping, safety compliance) is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, leadership development, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

• 2 year Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics or related field preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on technical repair experience and/or technical training preferred
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or coaching others strongly preferred
• Exposure to Lean, Continuous Improvement, or problem-solving methodologies preferred (eg. Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt a plus - formal certification not required)
• Experience supporting projects, teams, or improvement initiatives in a team-based environment is a plus.

Technical knowledge of electronic or industrial products is highly desirable