The Operational Excellence Manager will lead the deployment, implementation and management of PPC’s Operational Excellence (OPEX) Strategy at the corporate level and across multiple business units. This includes defining the appropriate metrics, expectations, programs, procedures and management systems to drive productivity and efficiency throughout the organization.
- Work closely with all the Operating companies’ leadership team, branch managers, Job site personnel, and other leaders to deploy PPC OPEX Strategy. This includes prioritization, mentorship, execution and project management.
- The Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager is fully accountable for delivering improvements in productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery and capacity.
- Strong use of Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management tools and methodologies.
- Aligns productivity efforts with and support companywide OPEX Strategy
- Support company efforts to meet or exceed our Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance expectations.
- Accountable and responsible in meeting PPC’s objectives and annual targets while ensuring consistent alignment with Business/Operational needs.
- Work with all the Operating companies’ leadership team to develop, implement and lead their respective productivity improvement plans and OPEX Strategy. This includes coaching, hands-on deployment and training to build bench strength and promote engagement.
- Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all levels of the organization.
- Mentor and enable resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to PPC’s OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change
- Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem-Solving methodologies are used as part of daily operations.
- Standardize operational processes and performance to eliminate / reduce waste, variability and errors.
- Work closely with all the Operating companies’ leadership team, Branch managers and other leaders on Strategy deployment, Change management and Capacity management.
- Lead and provide guidance in various productivity and improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering, Operations or other technical discipline.
- 10-15 years of industry experience, preferably in at the Corporate level, Operations, Manufacturing, Service or Process Improvements.
- APICS certification is a plus
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in using lean tools and principles.
- Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and project management skills.
- Must be a very capable leader and an effective change agent in all levels and functions of the organization.
- Self-motivated, data driven, scientific problem solver and the ability to make independent and informed decisions
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing) and Project Management
- Extensive knowledge of various productivity metrics/processes
