Operational Excellence Manager

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Pay-for-performance culture

Training and development

Job summary

A leading building products manufacturer is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in Grand Prairie, Texas. The selected candidate will implement the company's Operational Excellence system to drive teams toward zero harm while improving quality and maximizing performance. Ideal candidates should have experience in leading kaizen events and a strong technical background in manufacturing processes. This role offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience leading kaizen events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality systems tools like PFMEA and control plans is required.
• Strong understanding of Lean Tools such as 6S and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system.
• Develop site OpEx strategy and coaching material.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Oversee quality initiatives and metrics.

Skills

Leading kaizen events

Technical aptitude

Developing quality systems

Collaboration and influence

Lean Tools knowledge

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

Standardized work

Layered audits

6S

Kanban

Job description

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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.

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

• 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.

What OBE Offers 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 is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability – If you want to know more, please click on this link. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E‑Verify Employer.