Oldcastle Infrastructure · 4 hours ago
Director of Operational Excellence
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yrOldcastle Infrastructure is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. The Director of Operational Excellence will develop and complete manufacturing process improvement projects to increase profitability, throughput, and quality, while collaborating with plant management and corporate functions to manage change initiatives.
Environmental EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develops, evaluates and improves production methods utilizing lean tools, knowledge of product design, materials & parts, understanding of tooling & production equipment capabilities as well as knowledge of process methods and quality control standards
Partners with the locations to identify opportunities for significant improvement by working with operations and/or sales teams to understand opportunities for applying lean process improvement initiatives
Provides planning, oversight, guidance, training and mentoring to plant-level teams implementing a continuous flow production process
Drives change in the manufacturing processes through active, hands-on communication and coordination with plant-level teams
Oversees and leads plant improvement workshops to identify, diagnose and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production processes
Provides follow-up and tracking to ensure identified improvement opportunities are completed as planned and teams are accountable to the improvement process
Translates operational needs into project requirements and specifications
Establishes the priorities for improvement opportunities through project analysis techniques that optimize the following desired attributes: Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk, and Cost to Implement
Qualification
Required
In depth knowledge and practical experience applying lean manufacturing methodologies to support continuous production which includes tracking of positive results using lean manufacturing techniques
Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
Demonstrable experience leading manufactured cost improvements
Industry experience in concrete manufacturing or building products sectors
Effective team builder and leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team within a highly matrixed environment
Strong ability to develop and maintain a wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organization utilizing influence, communication, facilitation, and presentation to effectively define and manage positive change
Thorough understanding of lean management tools and practices with ability to assess, explain and deploy with common-sense approach to plant teams in order to drive measurable improvements
Problem solver able to consistently think strategically, act with urgency, and uphold our high ethical standards
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related degree or the equivalent in relevant experience
Ability to travel up to 90%
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred
Benefits
Yearly target bonus is 20%
Vacation hours of two weeks per year
Sick leave benefits up to 56 hours per annum
401k plan
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
Eleven paid holidays per year
Annual Community Volunteer paid day
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Company
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure future-proofs North America’s infrastructure and transform communities by protecting water, enhancing communications, transporting energy, and strengthening structures.
Founded in 1963
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Sarita Panwar, MBA
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