Regional Operational Excellence Manager

Regional Operational Excellence Manager, Remote

Who We Are 

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. 

Job Summary

The Regional Operational Excellence Manager, Remote role 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!

As the Regional OpEx Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading Continuous Improvement, TPS roll-out initiatives, Quality Management and Process Improvement activities to drive operational excellence within the assigned region. This role reports to the Director of Operational Excellence.

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

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Support all Service Centers in TPS roll-out strategy.
• Develop site 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.
• Oversee the development of 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.

You will also:

• Make safety a priority in daily activities.
• Build trusting relationships across facility leadership and within region.
• Practical experience leading kaizen events and teaching, coaching and implementing operational excellence tools.
• High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes and logistics flows.
• 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 and stakeholders.
• Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to teach, coach and inspire.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to interpersonal, teamwork skills.
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
• Autonomously managing large projects and teams within budgetary and time constraints.
• Robust computer skills, to include but not limited to: Microsoft Office software applications.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or a related field, and five or more years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working in a lean environment and leading lean activities is required.
• Previous lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean transformation is desired.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) strongly preferred.
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace.  At OBE we have each other’s back
• Ability to travel up to 75%

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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