Director, Operational Excellence
Director, Operational Excellence
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Director Operational Excellence will lead strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence across National Gypsum Company. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive strategies leading continuous improvement efforts and ensuring the stability and efficiency of manufacturing operations. The Director will report directly to the VP Operations and collaborate closely with senior leadership.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):
Leadership and coaching on safety and our safety culture:
Safety is our core value. Lead Corporate Safety Director and network of Safety professionals across the company to actively promote and support safety programs and policies. Ensure that safety is a top priority in all operations and decisionmaking processes. Lead by example to demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.
Operations strategic leadership:
In conjunction with senior leadership drive strategical operational excellence across our network of factories and quarries in alignment with our Companys strategic goals.
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for implementing the operations roadmap.
Plan design and deliver predictable and measurable standard work procedures.
Collaborate with cross functional teams on strategic planning and datadriven decisionmaking.
Drive continuous improvement:
Lead initiatives to improve business results and meet customer requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize processes.
Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
Apply lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Lead the implementation and development of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
Own the manufacturing stability playbook and drive compliance:
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and plant managers to identify and prioritize strategic projects that make improvements through observation and feedback. (Kaizen).
Ensure that all operational processes adhere to regulatory standards and compliance.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational performance.
Lead and develop our operations leadership team:
Provide overall leadership for Operational Excellence and mentor key contributors.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and implement training programs.
Work with Regional Manufacturing Managers to identify and develop the succession of Plant Managers and other operational management roles.
Act as a key member of the capital budgeting and strategy process:
Build capital strategic plans aligned with Company Strategies and Goals.
Manage budgets and resource allocation across multisite plant facilities.
Champion National Gypsums change management culture:
Lead change efforts for adopting new behaviors systems and processes that adopt an industrial engineering mindset for driving performance improvements.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to maintain smooth workflows.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: 1015 years in senior operational excellence lean manufacturing and continuous improvement role. Must have a demonstrated track record of delivering productivity machine efficiency and development of operational leadership teams in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with industry specific regulatory requirements.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership team management and interpersonal skills. Foster a culture of excellence.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities. Results oriented with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Communication Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Education: Bachelors degree in engineering business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Competitive Salary which includes a general salary range of $156456.00 to $208608.00 or higher depending on education and experience.
Relocation assistance eligible.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Retirement Account
Parental Leave
Fertility Services
Adoption Assistance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
Flexible spending accounts
Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
And more
COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer
Interested / Qualified candidates please apply online
No phone calls or thirdparty recruiters please
Employment ready applicants only.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
National Gypsum Company headquartered in Charlotte NC is the exclusive service provider of reliable highperformance building products marketed under the Gold Bond ProForm and PermaBASE brands. The National Gypsum name through its Gold Bond ProForm and PermaBASE product lines has been synonymous with highquality innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
For decades we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industrys best most reliable building products resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future one project at a time.
National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products LLC; Gold Bond Canada LLC; ProForm Finishing Products LLC; PermaBASE Building Products LLC; and Unifix Inc.
HIRING ENTITY: National Gypsum Service inc.
The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobaccofree policy at all its locations.
All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies including: NG Corporate LLC National Gypsum Services Company Gold Bond Building Products LLC Gold Bond Canada LLC ProForm Finishing Products LLC PermaBASE Building Products LLC and Unifix Inc are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Preemployment drug screening is required. All companies participate in EVerify. EVerify is an internetbased system that compares information from an employees Form I9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
