Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
Operational Excellence Mgr (Administrative)
The Continuous Improvement Engineer role in our Denver location isn't just a job - it's an awesome job. We are hiring
builders
at OBE, and we want to lean into your expertise to help us get better. You will get to lead and make an impact, every single day.
This role is perfect for the individual who approaches their work in a professional manner and who loves to make a difference in their workplace. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for overseeing Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement activities to drive operational excellence. Reports to the General Manager with dotted line reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field from a four-yearcollege or university; plus, five or more years of relevant experience within a manufacturingenvironment.
Experience working in a lean environment and leading lean activities is required
Previous lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean transformation is desired
Skills and Capabilities:
Practical experience leading kaizen events and teaching and coaching and implementingoperational excellence tools
High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processesand logistics flows
Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including but not limited totools 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
Regular and predictable attendance, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures
Working onsite will be required
Occasional travel to domestic sites
Target compensation range is $90,000-$110,000 annually, depending on experience. Come join OBE
What OBE Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About OBE
OBE has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of family businesses, regional companies,and large enterprises that together form the OBE family. OBE operates in a decentralized,diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the careeropportunities of a large organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once youclick apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete youronline profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track yourstatus 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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