OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER

Company overview:MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 3-gigawatts of solar, including 850 projects across 27 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Boca Raton, Florida and Madrid. For more information: mn8energy.com.Position overview:The Operational Excellence Manager is a Process Improvement Specialist with 10+ years of applied experience in business improvement methods and tools including but not limited to Process Management, Lean Six Sigma and Change Management, with a strong data-driven orientation, bias for action, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, knowledge of tools like Minitab, R, Python, Power Automate, and preferably have an Industrial Engineering degree, experience in the renewable energy industry, and Change Management certifications.As the Operational Excellence Manager, you will: Lead and execute process improvement initiatives using the appropriate methods and tools, including Lean, DMAIC methodology, and others.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement business improvement and optimization opportunities, including process mapping, KPI/dashboard definition, root-cause analysis, and process automation.Lead multi-disciplinary teams through complex end-to-end process improvement initiatives.Utilize business improvement tools and methods to analyze data and make evidence-based decisions.Develop and maintain continuous improvement processes throughout the organization: Lessons Learned, Change Management, etc.Scope and facilitate Kaizen workshops.Lead, facilitate and support training, coaching, and mentoring of teams in Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.Foster a Continuous Improvement mindset and culture, and lead by example.Our ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated experience of 7+ years in the successful execution of DMAIC projects.Demonstrated experience of 10+ years in process improvement, KPI definition, and successful execution of business improvement projects.Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma is required.Data-driven orientation and the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful insights to improve the business.Able to distill complex problems into actionable steps and easy to understand conclusionsA commercial mindset with strong financial acumen to adequately prioritize business needs.Customer focus and strong sense of urgency.Strong knowledge of MS Visio, Power BI and Minitab required, and experience with Power Automate, R and Python strongly preferred.Knowledge and experience with Change Management (ADKAR or other), certification preferred.Preferably holds a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and relevant experience in the renewable energy sectorHigh level of English proficiency, both spoken and written.How we set you up for Success:At AIRS, an affiliate of MN8 Energy LLC, we cultivate a culture of equity, through transparency and accessibility, where everyone thrives. We know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.Medical Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hireMeal ticketsHybrid work schedule including a “work from anywhere” allocationMN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.