Operational Excellence Manager

5 days ago


Northport, Alabama, United States Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Full time

Operational Excellence Manager

Who We Are 

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day. We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity , and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

Job Summary

The Operational Excellence Manager in our Tuscaloosa, AL facility isn't just a job – it's a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader

The OpEx Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing Continuous Improvement, Quality Management and Process Improvement activities to drive operational excellence. 

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system to support and drive efforts within the leadership team and with employee-based process teams to achieve zero harm, improve quality, reduce waste, and maximize process performance. Develop factory OpEx roll out strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching and training Identify areas of process improvement and execute specific OpEx production projects Implement improved quality processes and change by conducting workshops and improvement projects utilizing OpEx toolbox and methods Develop control plans and facilitate training to ensure proper execution & recording of quality testing Validate results to assure compliance with industry standards and/or specific project requirements Lead site planning process to maximize floor space, minimize lead time, and optimize flow Drive operational excellence principles such as constraint management, one-piece flow production, pull systems, work place organization and setup reduction Ensure constant application of company procedures and policies Initiate, communicate and manage investigations into process issues and quality (internal & external) issues to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions Seek best practices from other OBE locations and external sources, as well as document and share local best practices to help accelerate implementation throughout the organization Monitor, track and report implementation plans and progress in pursuit of projects and KPI's

Here's What We're Looking For

Experience working in a lean environment and leading lean activities is required Previous lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean transformation is desired Practical experience leading kaizen events and teaching and coaching and implementing operational excellence tools High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including but not limited to tools such as PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layer audits is required Ability to influence-decision makers in the organization Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to teach, coach and persuade Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to interpersonal, teamwork skills Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level. Capacity to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and managers at the site level Previous experience managing large projects and teams within budgetary and time constraints as well as minimum supervision Strong personal computer skills, to include but not limited to: Microsoft Office software applications Regular and predictable attendance, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other's back

What OBE Offers You

Competitive pay Paid time off 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays) Market competitive 401(k) match Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits Short-term and long-term disability coverage Life Insurance

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