Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence leads enterprise-wide initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement. The role provides strategic leadership for continuous improvement, root cause analysis, process optimization, digital transformation, automation, and AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives. It develops and executes an Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business goals and manages improvement programs, project portfolios, budgets, resources, and external partners as required. The position coaches and supports CI Engineers, Process Engineers, managers, and site leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving. It establishes root cause analysis methods, best practices, governance, and training, and partners with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams. The role also manages and develops a team of 2–3 engineers. The position is based in Winchester, Virginia, and is full-time/regular. The stated base salary range is $135,000–$160,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual/sales bonus. Trex describes itself as a sustainability-focused manufacturer and highlights its commitment to inclusive employment, safety, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement programs.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability, TPM, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders.
- A degree is required; the specific degree and education level are not stated.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing automation, digitalization, and advanced analytics.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Put safety first.
- Lead and foster a people-first culture.
- Develop and execute the Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Lead major improvement programs focused on OEE, yield, throughput, reliability, and cost reduction.
- Coach and support CI Engineers, Process Engineers, managers, and site leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
- Establish standardized root cause analysis methods, best practices, governance, and training.
- Identify, prioritize, and manage high-value improvement projects across manufacturing sites.
- Support process innovation and technology deployment, including automation, analytics, and AI solutions.
- Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams.
- Develop KPIs and management systems to sustain gains and monitor performance.
- Lead change management efforts associated with business transformation projects.
- Manage budgets, project portfolios, resources, and external partners as required.
- Manage, coach, and provide performance and professional development support for a team of 2–3 engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Wellness program with the opportunity to earn lower insurance rates.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Training and education options, both online and nearby on-site.
- Stock purchase program at a discounted price.
- Employee discount program.
- Eligibility for an annual/sales bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
