Operational Excellence Specialist
Company: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe OpEx Specialist role in our Hauppauge -location
isn't just a job - it's a career opportunity with a great company.
We want to lean into your expertise to help us get better and you
will get to lead, every single day.This role is perfect for the
individual who approaches their work in a professional manner and
who loves to lead a dynamic team. If that sounds like you, come
join this industry leader!The OpEx Specialist 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 ResponsibilitiesImplement 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
policiesPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering,
Business Administration or a related field from a four-year college
or university; plus, relevant experience within a manufacturing
environment or Associates degree plus experience working in a
manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a lean environment and leading lean
activities is required
- Previous lean manufacturing experience leading a plant lean
transformation is desiredSkills and Capabilities
- Practical experience leading kaizen events and teaching and
coaching and implementing operational excellence tools
- High degree of technical aptitude with a demonstrated knowledge
of manufacturing processes and logistics flows
- Previous experience developing and implementing quality
systems, including but not limited to tools 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
Keywords: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Westport , Operational Excellence Specialist, Other , Hauppauge, Connecticut
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