Operations Excellence Manager

3 weeks ago

DeWitt, United States Wendling Quarries, Inc. Full time

**Position Summary**:
The Operations Excellence Manager is responsible for leading the Wendling Transportation Team, along with driving and executing projects and activities to achieve Operational Excellence within all Wendling departments throughout the company. Additionally, this individual collaborates with other Wendling leadership to promote a values-based culture, efficiency, quality, and profitability within the business. This position might also work closely with other Manatt Family of Businesses.

**Company Introduction**:

- Wendling Quarries, Inc_**_._** (WQI) is a third-generation family owned and operated business that produces crushed stone, sand and gravel for individuals and businesses in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

The _bedrock_ of our company is composed of three main values:

- **Family. **We share faithful commitment to each other and our vision.
- **Excellence. **We are great on purpose.
- **Human Potential. **We aspire to be the best version of ourselves.

Lastly, there is _concrete_ proof that_ _we are known for being able to “safely do everything we do better than everyone else”.

Before moving onto the position details, please watch this short video to _solidify_ what WQI is all about:
**Job Position Details**

**Title**:Operations Excellence Manager

**Department**:Production Operations

**Reports To**:VP of Operations

**Location**:Dewitt, Iowa

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- **Leadership**:Leads in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Wendling by modeling the way as a servant leader, setting the example for all others to follow. Invest time in self-development and growth. Motivates all those around them to achieve their full potential. Holds self and others accountable to the highest standards of safety..** **(_Approximately 10% of time is spent on this function_)
- **People and Culture**:Ensures a highly safe, engaged, enabled, and aligned workforce by being a visible and vocal advocate for servant leadership and VBL. Provide clarity, standards, feedback loops, recognition and reward programs, and career potential to ensure everyone knows and understands how to add value, and is aware of the opportunities to learn, grow, and develop. Ensure the proper gauges and assessments (i.e., Performance Reviews, Employee Engagement Survey, 360 Feedback, etc.) are in place to measure performance, culture, and climate and respond accordingly to the feedback and results. (_Approximately 15% of time is spent on this function_)
- **Process Improvement**: Uses root cause analysis to assess processes for inefficiencies and appropriate solutions. Pursues positive change that increases productivity, employee satisfaction, and generates a return on investment. Work with the teams to explain the reasoning for the change in process and engage the workforce to drive the solution alongside them. (_Approximately 20% of time is spent on this function_)
- **Project Management**:Develop and present appropriate materials to communicate the projects of interest with a scope, budget, timeline, and return on investment. Execute the approved projects, within the timeline, and within 5% of the expected return on investment. Provide a collaborative approach with projects, that involves appropriate department leaders, and does not hinder current operating conditions. (_Approximately 35% of time is spent on this function_)
- **Transportation Team Management**: Oversight of the Transportation Team Department. Work with the Lowboy Trucking Superintendent and Transportation Administrator to create a lean and efficient process, while using keen analytical skills to find inefficiencies and create solutions to fit the overall business needs. Create alignment between all Wendling departments while servicing their moving needs. (_Approximately 15% of time is spent on this function_)
- **Network and Relationships**: Develop a strong network of business, community, industry, and marketplace contacts and connections that can be accessed and leveraged. Evolve network as needed and share with other company leaders to allow for continued expansion, reach, and relevance of contacts. (_Approximately 5% of time is spent on this function_)

**Education Level**: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Technical Education

**Education Major**:Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other applicable engineering degree, other applicable continuous improvement education

**Direct Reports**: Lowboy Trucking Superintendent and Transportation Administrator

**Behavioral Requirements**: Adherence to the company values and associated behaviors. Compliance with company policies.

**Business / Technical Knowledge**
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software
- Excellent comprehension of KPIs (Key Performing Indicators)
- Adequate communication skills with all levels of the company, front line to executives
- Adequate knowledge of mechanical componentry

**Competitive Benefits**:
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