Operational Excellence Manager

Operational Excellence Manager From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. The Operational Excellence Manager is focused on implementing our Operational Excellence system to drive team site. This role is perfect for an individual who is a leader, organized, and a self-starter. A vital member of the OpEx Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader. Job responsibilities include: Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system to support and drive site team to achieve zero harm, improve quality, reduce waste, and maximize process and equipment performance. Develop site OpEx strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching and training material. Identify areas of process improvement opportunities and work with Front Line Leaders to execute specific OpEx production projects Oversee and Develop our Quality initiatives and metrics by working with operations to drive best practices that keep us on the forefront for quality in the industry. What We Are Looking For: Practical experience leading kaizen events (teaching, coaching and implementing operational excellence tools) High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including but not limited to tools such as PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layered audits is required Ability to influence and create buy-in from teams through collaboration and development Strong understanding of Lean Tools including, but not limited to; 6S, Kanban, Ishikawa, A3, 5-Why, MTTR, MTBF, Poka-yoke, JIT, Value-stream mapping Position Pay Range $10,000 - $115,000 USD What OBE Offers You: Benefits that benefit you industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee Work-life balance PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose Compensation that rewards your hard work A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses Training We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed