Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence

Trex Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex Company in Winchester, VA seeks a Sr. Manager of Operational Excellence to drive enterprise-wide improvement initiatives, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. You will lead cross-functional teams, establish RCA governance, and advance digital and AI-enabled manufacturing efforts.

The role requires strong Lean Six Sigma leadership, experience with automation and analytics, and a focus on people development across site leaders and engineers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability, TPM, and RCA methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and execute an Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Coach CI Engineers, Process Engineers, managers, and site leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
• Establish RCA methods, governance, and training.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage high-value improvement projects across manufacturing sites.
• Support process innovation and technology deployment including automation, analytics, and AI solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

RCA methods

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Automation

Digitalization

Advanced analytics

Job description

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

As the Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence you will leads enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement. Provides strategic leadership for continuous improvement, root cause analysis, process optimization, digital transformation, automation, and AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Develop and execute the Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead major improvement programs focused on OEE, yield, throughput, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Coach and support development of CI Engineers, Process Engineers, Managers, and site leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
• Establish standardized RCA methods, best practices, governance, and training.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage high-value improvement projects across manufacturing sites.
• Support process innovation and technology deployment including automation, analytics, and AI solutions.
• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams
• Develop KPIs and management systems to sustain gains and monitor performance.
• Lead change management efforts associated with business transformation projects.
• Manage budgets, project portfolios, resources, and external partners as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS

Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 2 – 3 Engineers.

JOB LOCATION

Winchester, Virginia, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE.

• Required Skills & Experience
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement programs.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability, TPM, and RCA methodologies.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leader
• Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience with manufacturing automation, digitalization, and advanced analytics
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

SALARY

Base Salary Range: $135,000-$160,000 annually.

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and considering the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Innovate with Purpose
• Obsess over the Customer
• Own the Outcome
• Operate with Excellence
• Win Together

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EOE

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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