Operational Excellence Manager
Waxahachie, TX - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to manage and lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts in a multi-building site Join Dart Container where were setting new standards in manufacturing innovation and quality. As ourOperational Excellence Manager youll oversee anddrive KPIs for safety quality production efficiency and isnt just about managing; its about shaping the future of our industry.
Who we are
Were your top choice for foam cups classic red SOLO cups and convenient take-out containers ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime anywhere!
What we offer
- Excellent benefits package including health dental vision 401K and more!
- Professional development opportunities with training and tuition reimbursement
- A supportive and inclusive work culturethat prioritizes safety
- Generous PTO policy with vacation sick leave and paid holidays
What youll do...
- Act as a change agent for leading continuous improvement initiatives including development and delivery of training materials and programs.
- Facilitate regular improvement planning sessions to identify key strategic opportunities to achieve manufacturing strategic A3 goals and develop related action plans with measurable outcomes.
- Facilitate problem solving by leveraging/modeling continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate root causes and permanently reduce variance.
- Understand support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values.
What youll bring...
One of the following:
Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering or other manufacturing related field with five (5) years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment or;
- High school diploma or equivalent with seven (7) years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in the areas of Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence Lean principals statistics and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals groups or work teams.
- Experienced in optimizing the performance of one or more of the following:
- Factory systems and line process inputs
- Information flow
- Raw materials flow conveyance blending and drying systems
- Continuous process operations
- Quality systems for defect elimination
- EHS systems for a safe working environment
- Operational systems for waste elimination
- People development for engagement and ownership
Preferred Qualifications...
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Lean / 6 Sigma Certification American Society for Quality Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence or American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you experience difficulty applying online you may call Ext 3390 or email us at for assistance. #LI-LB1
Required Experience:
Manager