Sr. Director of Manufacturing Excellence

Atlas Roofing Corporation • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an
international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer,
and insulation product solutions.

From a single asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in 1982, Atlas has grown to
36 facilities in North America providing worldwide product distribution. Today,
products from the company’s four major divisions, Polyiso Roof & Wall
Insulation, Shingle & Underlayment, Molded Products, and Web Technologies, are
manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities and shipped from our network of
manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico. It’s amazing how our customer-first philosophy has grown on our
clients.

Atlas protects because WE Care! Live, Work, Play!

Atlas Roofing Shingles, Underlayments & Ventilation is seeking a Sr. Director of
Manufacturing Excellence.  Travel required (40-70%) to effectively support plant
performance and enterprise initiatives.

The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for driving the
division’s operational transformation through standardized systems, continuous
improvement, and a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence. This role
integrates Lean principles, world-class maintenance and reliability practices,
and EHS performance into a unified strategy that improves plant performance,
reduces risk, and builds sustainable capability across the manufacturing
network.

As a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, this position ensures the
division’s plants operate with consistency, efficiency, and safety — positioning
the business for long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Requirements

• 15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with proven success in Operational Excellence or Maintenance & Reliability, in conjunction with EHS responsibilities.
• Experience creating successful multi-site reliability and/or operational excellence programs with short and long-term objectives and measurable business results.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or related field
• Leader of change, with ability to influence and gain support from operator/craft level to plant management. coordinate closely with plant managers to ensure alignment
• Ability to lead projects with multiple stakeholders, including plant managers and the corporate functional groups, and align their objectives to meet project milestones
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent PC skills, including a CMMS program, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Certified Lean Practitioner or Certified Reliability & Maintenance Professional preferred

Responsibilities

• Align and integrate the work of Operational Excellence, Maintenance & Reliability, and EHS under one strategic umbrella.
• Partner with Plant Managers and Functional Directors (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D) to ensure cohesive execution of improvement initiatives.
• Champion the division’s culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Oversee the Operational Excellence group and CI Managers in implementing Lean systems and structured problem-solving at all sites.
• Lead division-wide performance improvement projects focused on OEE, waste reduction, and process capability.
• Standardize best practices across plants through playbooks, training, and leader standard work.
• Direct the Maintenance & Reliability function to build a proactive, data-driven asset management system.
• Drive deployment of predictive and preventive maintenance, CMMS utilization, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Ensure Maintenance and Reliability metrics are tracked and aligned with OEE performance.
• Oversee the Director of EHS in ensuring compliance, safe work practices, and proactive risk management across all sites.
• Foster a zero-incident safety culture through behavioral safety programs, leadership accountability, and standardized training.
• Implement EHS governance systems and ensure alignment with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Develop and deploy training programs and certifications for leaders and teams in Lean, Reliability, and EHS leadership.
• Build a bench of OpEx and Reliability talent capable of supporting future plant and divisional leadership needs.
• Establish a common Manufacturing Excellence scorecard for safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Ensure timely, data-driven performance reviews and continuous improvement plans at each site.
• Lead quarterly Manufacturing Excellence reviews with site and functional leadership.
• 40-70% Travel required to Atlas manufacturing locations required.

Benefits

• Atlas Roofing Corporation offers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director