Morgan Advanced Materials, PLC
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Specialist
200 North Town Street, Fostoria, OH 44830
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 8, 2026
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Overview
At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.
Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.
Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Responsibilities
Please be advised that there is no sponsorship available for this role.
Continuous Improvement (CI) / Operational Excellence (OPEX) Specialist
Location: Fostoria, OHManufacturing runs on people, processes, and data. When one of those isn't working as it should, costs creep up, productivity stalls, and opportunities get missed. That's where this role comes in. At Morgan Advanced Materials, you'll help turn operational data into meaningful improvements across the plant. You'll work closely with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to identify problems, remove waste, and make things work better, safer, and more efficiently. In short, you'll help drive real change, not just build reports about it.The Role
This is a hands-on Operational Excellence position with a strong data analytics component. Part of your week might be out on the manufacturing floor mapping processes and leading improvement events. The other part might involve building Power BI dashboards, analyzing performance trends, and helping leaders make smarter decisions. You'll be the person connecting what the data says with what actually happens on the shop floor.What You'll Do
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility
- Facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects
- Conduct value stream mapping and process observations to identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies
- Use Lean, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, A3, and other improvement tools to solve operational challenges
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, KPI scorecards, and reporting tools
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends impacting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Track and improve key operational metrics including OEE, throughput, scrap, downtime, yield, and on-time delivery
- Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable improvements
- Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, and best practices
- Lead improvement projects from concept through implementation and long-term sustainment
- Measure and report cost savings, productivity gains, and operational performance improvements
- Support automation and reporting enhancements using Microsoft's Power Platform tools
Qualifications
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field
- 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, or a similar role
- Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
- Strong Power BI skills including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, and KPI reporting
- Comfortable working with manufacturing data and performance metrics
- Strong Excel skills and experience turning data into actionable insights
- Familiarity with ERP and/or MES systems
- Working knowledge of SQL and database concepts is a plus
- Experience with Power Automate and Power Apps would be beneficial
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
- Someone who enjoys getting into the details, asking "why?" five times, and occasionally discovering the answer was hiding in plain sight
What You'll Get
- Opportunity to lead meaningful operational improvement initiatives with visible business impact
- Exposure to plant leadership and cross-functional teams
- A mix of shop floor engagement and data-driven analysis
- Professional development opportunities including Lean, Operational Excellence, and analytics tools
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Stable manufacturing environment where your work directly influences business performance and results
Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1