Operations Transformation Lead

Armstrong group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Long-term disability

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries in Marietta, PA, is seeking an Operations Improvement Manager to lead significant process improvements across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and human factors. You will guide Kaizen events, mentor teams, and partner with leadership to drive system-based improvements.

The role focuses on transforming operations with Lean practices, data-driven decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver lasting value.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and meeting management skills.
• Experience solving complex, multi-variable problems and implementing sustainable root-cause countermeasures.
• Ability to learn and execute basic continuous improvement tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, Yokoten, Agile Methodology, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Basic statistical and data analysis skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; basic skills in Minitab, Infinity or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and executing projects in the Value Stream or plant-wide, securing needed resources.
• Aligning kaizen events and hoshin projects with Value Stream/Plant results.
• Leading Kaizen events: identify team members, prepare agenda, conduct training, implement improvements, track measures.
• Ensuring accountability for MDI and Gemba behaviors and processes.
• Building relationships with production and support staff to address issues.
• Organizing and analyzing data to outline improvement opportunities.
• Providing systems-based thinking to transform culture and operations.
• Coordinating with value stream leadership on improvements and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Minitab

Infinity

SAP

Job description

Armstrong World Industries in Marietta, PA, is seeking an Operations Improvement Manager to lead significant process improvements across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and human factors. You will guide Kaizen events, mentor teams, and partner with leadership to drive system-based improvements.

The role focuses on transforming operations with Lean practices, data-driven decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement to deliver lasting value.