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Operation Excellence ManagerThe OpEx Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing Continuous Improvement, Quality Management and Process Improvement activities to drive operational excellence.Heres What Youll Get To DoImplement 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 trainingIdentify areas of process improvement and execute specific OpEx production projectsImplement improved quality processes and change by conducting workshops and improvement projects utilizing OpEx toolbox and methodsDevelop control plans and facilitate training to ensure proper execution & recording of quality testingValidate results to assure compliance with industry standards and/or specific project requirementsLead site planning process to maximize floor space, minimize lead time, and optimize flowDrive operational excellence principles such as constraint management, one-piece flow production, pull systems, work place organization and setup reductionEnsure constant application of company procedures and policiesInitiate, communicate and manage investigations into process issues and quality (internal & external) issues to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement solutionsSeek best practices from other OBE locations and external sources, as well as document and share local best practices to help accelerate implementation throughout the organizationMonitor, track and report implementation plans and progress in pursuit of projects and KPIsHeres What Were Looking ForExperience working in a lean environment and leading lean activities is requiredPrevious lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean transformation is desiredPractical experience leading kaizen events and teaching and coaching and implementing operational excellence toolsHigh degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flowsPrevious experience developing and implementing quality systems, including but not limited to tools such as PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layer audits is requiredAbility to influence-decision makers in the organizationAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environmentExcellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to teach, coach and persuadeStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to interpersonal, teamwork skillsStrong 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 levelPrevious experience managing large projects and teams within budgetary and time constraints as well as minimum supervisionStrong personal computer skills, to include but not limited to: Microsoft Office software applicationsRegular and predictable attendance, and adherence to all safety policies and proceduresAn uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each others backWhat OBEOffers YouCompetitive payPaid time off10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)Market competitive 401(k) matchIndustry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefitsShort-term and long-term disability coverageLife InsuranceAbout OBEAt OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6, 00 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on thislink.Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity