Operational Excellence Manager

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

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. You can see some of our favorite projects here .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

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

$95,000 - $105,000 USD

What OBEOffers 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

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.