Operational Excellence Engineer Sr.

APOG; Town of Wausau (WI); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer contribution and match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Résumé du poste

APOG in Wausau, Wisconsin is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer Sr. to lead transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance. The successful candidate will drive the development of AMS standards and implement operational improvements across the organization.

With a focus on continuous improvement, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in lean manufacturing. You will have opportunities to mentor teams and work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

APOG offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more to support your well-being and career progression.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing deployment.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead the planning and execution of operational initiatives.
• Create new AMS standards and drive culture change.
• Collect and analyze operational data for improvements.

Connaissances

Leadership in project teams

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

## Operational Excellence Engineer Sr.Applylocations: Wausau, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR110680Apogee Architectural MetalsApogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings. www.apog.comApogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication and assembly, across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added services throughout our portfolio.**Position Summary**The Operational Excellence Specialist Senior serves as a strategic leader, responsible for driving transformational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role involves the development and execution of high-impact initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall operational performance. Drawing on extensive experience in AMS methodologies, the Senior OE Specialist provides mentorship to cross-functional teams, manages interns, ensures alignment of improvement efforts with organizational goals, and delivers strategic insights to leadership. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, sustaining improvements to SQDCP, and champions the AMS culture.***Key Responsibilities**** Lead the planning and execution of Ops initiatives, driving significant impact on operational performance.* Create new AMS standards and drive culture change across the organization.* Lead large-scope initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing functions by applying advanced problem-solving methodologies.* Serve as a subject matter expert and coach in structured problem-solving, training and mentoring teams in a variety of tools while ensuring rigor, consistency, and sustainable results.* Lead collecting and analyzing operational and process data to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and performance gaps; conduct research on best practices, technologies, and methods to inform solution development and investment decisions.* Research, propose, lead and execute the creation of projects, defining timelines with safety, quality, and cost in mind.* Work with the team to meet the service needs/requirements for each project.* Serves as a trusted partner to all areas of the organization—leveraging real-time data, root cause analysis, and standard work optimization to resolve chronic issues, reduce variability, and enhance throughput. Trains frontline leaders in problem-solving tools and ensures improvement initiatives are tightly aligned with plant priorities and performance goals.***Experience & Skills**** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.* **Experience:*** Experience leading cross-functional project teams (required).* 7+ years in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing deployment (preferred).* Lean/Six Sigma deployment (preferred).* Project management (preferred).***Work Environment/Travel Requirements**** Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with potential exposure to confined space.* Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.* Regional day travel is expected with this role.* Overnight travel requirements will be variable based on projects and business activities, expected up to 10%* Physical Requirements + Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.*This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.***Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.