Gray · 12 hours ago
VP, Business Excellence
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expGray Construction is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end-to-end solutions across various markets. The Vice President of Business Excellence is responsible for designing and implementing the Business Excellence Operating Model, driving continuous improvement and operational performance across the organization.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead and govern Business Excellence program and strategic projects with established benefits realization tracking and value measurement
Design, build, and deploy a comprehensive TQMS that establishes quality standards, processes, and controls across the entire design-build lifecycle
Oversight of company-wide continuous improvement, including standardized process development, improvement, and governance, Lean and Six Sigma deployment and certification programs (Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt)
Drive the culture of process optimization, waste elimination, and productivity improvements across functions
Collaborate and provide guidance on learning and development programs for improvement methodologies
Lead organizational change and process adoption using structured change frameworks to support transformation initiatives
Promote knowledge management, best-practice sharing, and continuous learning
Drive culture transformation initiatives focused on accountability, performance, and excellence
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and levels of leadership
Design and govern KPI frameworks aligned with business excellence and strategic priorities
Lead Scorecard implementation and ongoing performance reviews
Drive systematic improvement recommendations and performance insights for the business operating system ensuring alignment to strategic goals and objectives
Oversee business performance analytics and produce executive reporting
Oversee the Total Quality Management System (TQMS)
Ensure regulatory and standards compliance across internal and external audits
Lead standards certification efforts (e.g., ISO 9001)
Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in operational or business excellence; or the equivalent combination of both education and experience
Minimum of ten (10) years management experience
Strong background in quality management systems and audit standards
Proven experience leading enterprise transformation and performance management systems
Must possess strategic thinking, execution leadership, data-driven decision making and advanced analytical skills
Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, software and e-mail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Occasional travel may be required
This person must be physically present in the Lexington office with potential for a hybrid work schedule
Preferred
Experience in Total Quality Management System (TQMS)
Company
Gray
Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated design-builder specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, digital & automation, specialty equipment manufacturing, and real estate services.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Jones
President & CEO, Gray Construction
Stephen Gray
President & CEO, Gray, Inc.
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