OPX Specialist
Bharat Forge
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- Location
- Surgoinsville, TN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Bharat Forge
Mechanical or industrial engineering · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and operational procedures
- Track, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Lead root cause analysis initiatives and manage corrective action projects
- Conduct cycle time, process capability, and workflow analyses
- Develop project documentation, process maps, operating procedures, and improvement roadmaps
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams
- Manage cost-reduction, waste elimination, and throughput-improvement projects
- Troubleshoot operational issues and provide timely solutions
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and business software, such as Excel and ERP systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) (preferred)
- Knowledge of project management principles (preferred)
- Familiarity with operational compliance and risk management (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Strong analyticalproblem-solvingorganizational skillsExcelERP systemscommunicationinterpersonal skillsLeanSix Sigmaproject managementoperational compliancerisk management
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Description
The Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant business operations. This role involves analyzing workflows, optimizing processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and supporting operational excellence (OPX) initiatives to meet organizational goals.
Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and operational procedures.
Track, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, downtime, cost, and quality to support project decision-making.
Lead root cause analysis initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies and manage corrective action projects to address process and performance gaps.
Conduct analytical studies such as cycle time analysis, process capability analysis, and workflow assessments to support project recommendations.
Develop standardized project documentation, including process maps, operating procedures, project plans, and improvement roadmaps.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure timely execution of initiatives, risk mitigation, and alignment with lean and operational excellence principles.
Support supply chain coordination projects for selected parts to ensure continuity of operations and project deliverables.
Manage cost-reduction, waste elimination, and throughput-improvement projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
Develop and maintain project dashboards, reports, and visual management tools to communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
Ensure continuous monitoring of project performance and implement corrective actions to meet defined objectives.
Troubleshoot operational issues and provide timely solutions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and business software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Knowledge of project management principles.
Familiarity with operational compliance and risk management.
Work Environment
Full-time position with occasional extended hours during peak periods.
· May require limited travel for training, audits, or cross-site coordination.