Operational Excellence Manager
About The Position
The Operational Excellence Manager implements and manages OBE’s Operational Excellence system to help site teams achieve zero harm, improve quality, reduce waste, and maximize process and equipment performance. As a member of the OpEx team, this role develops site strategies, initiatives, activities, coaching, and training materials. The manager identifies process-improvement opportunities and partners with Front Line Leaders on production projects. The role also oversees and develops quality initiatives and metrics in collaboration with operations to promote best practices and maintain high quality standards.
Requirements
- Practical experience leading kaizen events, including teaching, coaching, and implementing Operational Excellence tools.
- High technical aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows.
- Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including tools such as PFMEA, control plans, standardized work, and layered audits.
- Ability to influence teams and build buy-in through collaboration and development.
- Strong understanding of Lean tools, including 6S, Kanban, Ishikawa, A3, 5-Why, MTTR, MTBF, Poka-yoke, JIT, and value-stream mapping.
Responsibilities
- Implement and manage OBE’s Operational Excellence system to support site teams in achieving zero harm, improving quality, reducing waste, and maximizing process and equipment performance.
- Develop site Operational Excellence strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching, and training materials.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and work with Front Line Leaders to execute Operational Excellence production projects.
- Oversee and develop quality initiatives and metrics in partnership with operations to drive quality best practices.
Benefits
- Industry-competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee.
- PTO and holidays, including floating holidays employees can choose.
- Potential for annual raises and bonuses through a pay-for-performance culture.
- Training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
