Operational Excellence Lead: Kaizen & Quality Improvement

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO and holidays

Performance bonuses

Training

Job summary

OBE is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in the United States to lead and implement our OpEx system, driving site improvements and performance across manufacturing and logistics. The role focuses on kaizen leadership, process optimization, and quality initiatives across the plant.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Lean tools, PFMEA, control plans, and a track record of coaching Front Line Leaders to achieve zero-harm and waste reduction while delivering continuous

Qualifications

• Practical experience leading kaizen events (teaching, coaching and implementing operational excellence tools).
• High degree of technical aptitude with knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows.
• Experience developing and implementing quality systems, including PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layered audits.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kaizen leadership

Lean tools

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Collaboration & influence

Job description

OBE is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in the United States to lead and implement our OpEx system, driving site improvements and performance across manufacturing and logistics. The role focuses on kaizen leadership, process optimization, and quality initiatives across the plant.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Lean tools, PFMEA, control plans, and a track record of coaching Front Line Leaders to achieve zero-harm and waste reduction while delivering continuous