Manager, Operational Excellence

Sabert • Richmond, VA

75d

About The Position

Manager of Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement efforts within the plant to achieve execution excellence and superior business results. Provides overall leadership for the plant in creating appropriate continuous improvement plans, deployment of tactical approaches and creating a culture based on the Sabert Operating Principles. Develops ongoing process and 'tool' education initiatives to sustain continuous improvement throughout the plant. Serves as champion for the drive towards continuous elimination of waste and best-in-class performance for all key processes within the plant.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge and depth of understanding in manufacturing and distribution operations
• Deep expertise in Lean methodologies, tools and processes; understanding of all types of continuous improvement approaches
• Self-motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement
• Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skills
• Strong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in, sponsorship and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives
• Outstanding and proven leadership and interpersonal capabilities; ability to collaborate broadly across all levels of the organization to achieve results with cross-functional teams
• Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Lean certification from a recognized institution strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs and executes all aspects of continuous improvement efforts in the plant including planning, development, deployment, and reporting
• Directs an ongoing educational effort to support the conceptual understanding and development of skills to achieve operational excellence
• Assesses, analyzes and implements solutions across the plant to identify and eliminate waste, organize around Lean processes and deliver excellence on safety, environmental, quality, productivity and cost
• Works with leadership to identify, select and define specific improvement projects while coordinating with leaders to eliminate barriers and raise awareness as needed
• Facilitates and supports improvement teams to execute significant process improvement projects while reviewing P&L impact and resource needs
• Influences, motivates and coaches individuals across the plant involved in operational excellence or continuous improvement objectives; mentors individuals to support them through the adoption of lean principles and the Sabert Operating Principles
• Establishes and guides development and reporting of operational excellence metrics for the plant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees