Lean Transformation Leader - Multi-Plant Ops Excellence

Associated Materials, LLC; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated Growth

Executive Mentorship

Diverse Experience

Company Culture

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement across our vinyl, composite, and metal plants, with initial focus on the Ennis, TX facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements through Lean methodologies and act as a change agent across levels.

The role reports to the VP of Operations and requires mentoring leaders, managing strategic projects, and building end-to-end process understanding in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business or a related technical field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with multi-functional exposure.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean/Continuous Improvement projects with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: oversee plant operations across production, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and engineering.
• Strategic Project Management: lead strategic projects and deploy strategy at plant level.
• Continuous Improvement: champion Lean/CI initiatives and drive waste reduction.
• Performance Management: track KPIs and quantify savings and productivity gains.
• Talent Development: mentor and coach supervisors and staff.

Skills

Strategic & Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Accountability

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations/business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kaizen

5S

VSM

Data analysis tools

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement across our vinyl, composite, and metal plants, with initial focus on the Ennis, TX facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements through Lean methodologies and act as a change agent across levels.

The role reports to the VP of Operations and requires mentoring leaders, managing strategic projects, and building end-to-end process understanding in a dynamic