Operational Excellence​/Facilities-Safety Specialist

Category:
Operational Excellence/Quality

Job Location:

St. Charles, MO, US

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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…