Operational Excellence Manager

The role

The Operational Excellence Manager implements the OBE Operational Excellence system to drive site performance. This role focuses on achieving zero harm, improving quality, reducing waste, and maximizing process and equipment performance.

What you will do

• Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system
• Develop site OpEx strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching and training material
• Identify areas of process improvement opportunities
• Work with Front Line Leaders to execute specific OpEx production projects
• Oversee and Develop Quality initiatives and metrics

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Practical experience leading kaizen events
• High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows
• Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layered audits
• Ability to influence and create buy-in from teams through collaboration and development
• Strong understanding of Lean Tools including 6S, Kanban, Ishikawa, A3, 5-Why, MTTR, MTBF, Poka-yoke, JIT, Value-stream mapping

Benefits

• Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• PTO and holidays, including floating holidays
• Pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training

About the company

OBE operates more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries with over 6,500 employees. They contribute architectural glass and building products to various projects.