Job Description:

OpEx Manager

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 Operational Excellence Manager in our Midway, TN 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 Op-Ex Manager is responsible for developing, sustaining and managing the operations Quality Management and Operational Excellence programs.  Works within and supports the operation’s leadership team (plant, sales, safety, maintenance, finance and human resources) to meet/exceed the operation’s objectives.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Oversee fundamental programs such as Process Control, Document Control and Quality Management System


• Develop control plans, train employees to properly execute and record quality testing, and validate results to assure compliance with industry standards and/or specific project specification requirements


• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends including failed processes and corrective actions.


• Oversee regularly scheduled department level Quality meetings and Gemba Walks to engage plant employees in efforts to improve quality and processes.


• Oversee Material Discrepancy Report program

• Resolve quality issues with vendors, customers, and other OBE operations.

• Lead and coordinate OpEx development strategies, initiatives, activities, coaching and training


• Facilitate workshops and improvement strategies utilizing OpEx toolbox methods


• Direct, delegate and coach CI/Quality Engineers, Quality Specialists and Quality Technicians


• Analyze data to predict potential problems and take preventive actions.


• Develop and follow up on action plans for critical process variables in order to meet critical product characteristics.


• Provide investigation, response, and follow up to product quality issues, manufacturing issues, and outsourced component issues.


• Collaborate with process owners and engineers to continuously improve processes and products.


• Develop and improve standard operating procedures and work instructions.


• Support safety culture of Zero Harm

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or other related field.


• 5 + years of experience utilizing Process Improvement/Lean/Quality Assurance tools and methodology.

• ASQ, Lean, Six Sigma Certifications highly desirable.

• Previous experience developing and implementing quality systems, including but not limited to tools such as PFMEA, control plans, standardized work and layer audits.

• 5 + years of Manufacturing experience (fenestration industry, metal fabrication, glazing, and or metal finishing preferred)

• Expert problem solving skills.


• Change agent.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.


• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)


• Ability to perform statistical analysis.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.


• Innovative: able to develop solutions to key problems with little direction.


• Regular and predictable attendance.


• Safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job


• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other’s back

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!  

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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