Operational Excellence Manager

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

 The full-time Operational Excellence Manager in our Grand Prairie facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day.  If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for overseeing Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement activities to drive Operational Excellence. Reports to the Operations Manager with dotted line reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system to support and drive efforts within the leadership team and with employee-based process teams to achieve zero harm, improve quality, reduce waste, and maximize process performance.

• Develop factory OpEx roll out strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching and training
• Identify areas of process improvement and execute specific OpEx production projects
• Implement improved quality processes and change by conducting workshops and improvement projects utilizing OpEx toolbox and methods
• Develop control plans and facilitate training to ensure proper execution & recording of quality testing
• Validate results to assure compliance with industry standards and/or specific project requirements
• Lead site planning process to maximize floor space, minimize lead time, and optimize flow
• Drive Operational Excellence principles such as constraint management, one-piece flow production, pull systems, workplace organization and setup reduction
• Initiate, communicate and manage investigations into process issues and quality (internal &external) issues to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions
• Seek best practices from other OBE locations and external sources, as well as document and share local best practices to help accelerate implementation throughout the organization
• Monitor, track and report implementation plans and progress in pursuit of projects and KPI’s
• Ensure constant application of company procedures and policies

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field from a four-year college or university; plus, five or more years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a lean environment and leading lean activities is required
• Previous lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean transformation is desired
• Practical experience leading kaizen events and teaching and 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 layer audits is required
• Ability to influence-decision makers in the organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment
  Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to teach, coach and persuade
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to interpersonal, teamwork skills
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level. Capacity to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and managers at the site level
• Previous experience managing large projects and teams within budgetary and time constraints as well as minimum supervision
• Strong personal computer skills, to include but not limited to: Microsoft Office software applications
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other’s back.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, sit, bend and kneel.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle/reach tools, machines, and equipment

**reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job** 

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

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What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.  

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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