PEX Solutions Manager
About The Position
The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices. Role Purpose The Division PEX Solutions Manager improves manufacturing performance across Advanced Optics by leveraging data, metrics, and Performance Excellence (PEX) (continuous improvement) methodologies to identify priorities, solve problems, and deliver measurable business results. Working directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams, this role drives measurable improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and operational effectiveness through structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. The position also helps shape and scale the future PEX operating model, standards, and organizational capability across the division.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, operational excellence, process improvement, or related leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success leading data-driven improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving activities.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and performance management.
- Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and visual management systems.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and change leadership skills.
- Ability to influence and lead within a multi-site, matrixed manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading DMAIC projects and operational excellence programs.
- Experience with Quality Clinic, Daily Management, or similar performance management systems.
- Experience using Power BI, Tableau, JMP, Minitab, or similar analytics tools.
- Experience building teams, functions, operating models, or performance management systems.
- Experience in high-tech, precision, or complex manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Drive measurable improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and operational performance through effective use of data, metrics, and Performance Excellence methodologies.
- Lead structured problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, effectiveness verification, and DMAIC-based improvement initiatives.
- Develop KPI, dashboard, scorecard, and visual management systems that improve performance visibility, accountability, and decision making.
- Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to identify priorities, solve operational challenges, and execute high-impact improvement initiatives.
- Coach leaders and teams on practical application of PEX tools while strengthening organizational problem-solving capability.
- Standardize best practices and help shape the future PEX operating model, standards, and organizational capability across Advanced Optics.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
