2,459 Operational Excellence Manager jobs in the United States

Responsible for managing staff and operations of various store departments to ensure quality of product, food and physical safety, and inventory stock levels. Oversees execution of merchandising plans, ensures adherence to Company standards and proce Manager, Operation, Excel, Operations, Manufacturing, Grocery, Management

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 209 stores in four states - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma - with three distribution centers and a corporate office. BGC prides itself on offering its partners one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, paid time off, stock ownership, a 401k retirement plan, incentive plans, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to BGC's 205-acre outdoor recreation area.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing staff and operations of various store departments to ensure quality of product, food and physical safety, and inventory stock levels. Oversees execution of merchandising plans, ensures adherence to Company standards and procedures, manages achievement of store sales and profits using acceptable business practices, and promotes customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining partners; and scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions. Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, cash flow, public relations, product quality, and work standards.
• Frequently required to open/close the store. Ensures the store is presentable for the customer shopping experience; makes certain adequate staff is available; ensures safety, responsiveness, and fiscal management of cash and monetary assets.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards throughout multiple departments and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of retail grocery store operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of WFM (Workforce Management).
• Basic understanding of Company checkout policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge and compliance of state laws regarding the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and lottery, as applicable.
• Basic knowledge of anti-money laundering and other government regulations relating to monetary transactions.
• Basic knowledge of cash register.
• Basic knowledge of on-site fuel station procedures, if applicable.
• Basic knowledge of SAP for reporting purposes.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers at all times.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Associates Degree in related field and two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.
• AML certification required.
• TABC/LACT certification required where applicable.
• Fuel Operator C Training required where applicable.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Continuously required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Frequently required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
• Frequently required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Occasionally exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug free and alcohol-free environment for its partners and guests. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Operational Excellence Manager. This role is based out of our Greenwood, SC location.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
**What you'll do:**
- Drives the implementation of the Eaton Business System and the development of future state plans and manufacturing strategies in alignment with plant leadership goals.
- Acts as the on-site Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) expert, driving the deployment of lean manufacturing techniques throughout the plant.
- Provides leadership and delivers continuous improvement through Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
- Responsible for overall plant performance for Cost Out activities and meeting profit plan goals. Leads the IDB
- Leads the capital expense planning and utilization strategy for the facility. Coordinates the capital planning process.
- Provides and secures specific training in lean tools for new champions to meet strategic goals.
- Supports and provides guidance to the VSM teams to ensure all A3 actions / active bursts meet business case needs, have established plans to meet completion timelines in the business case and have identified and are monitoring progress of key metrics from the business case.
- Advises, assists and consults with the plant manager and other staff personnel on matters affecting the operation or efficiency of the plant.
- Benchmark other plants and industries and recommend implementation of best practices if applicable.
- As member of the leadership team drive engagement and support Eaton values and philosophy.
- Lead change to improve organizational effectiveness. Drives the change management necessary to implement effective program and a continuous improvement focused culture.
**Qualifications:**
**Required (Basic) Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Engineering Management
- 2 Years of prior experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Lean/six sigma certification
- Advanced degree in business administration or engineering
- Prior experience with leadership development within teams
- Ability to execute organizational change
- Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, certified expert in 5S, VSM and standard work
- Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and measurement techniques
**Skills:**
- Robust analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques.
- Strong knowledge of business systems and visual factory requirements to support manufacturing excellence required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that align with long term vision of organization and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate effectively with company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels.
Demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Lean System/Six Sigma (ELSS), Eaton Quality System (EQMS), MESH, ProLaunch NPI and STP, and ISO procedures.
**Health and Safety Responsibilities**
A. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
B. Identify and correct any health and safety issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe work conditions. Inform plant leadership as appropriate.
C. Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities.
D. Drive continuous improvement activities for job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
E. Participate in accident, near-hit accident or potential hazard investigations.
F. Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and leading by example.
G. Maintain housekeeping in work area.
H. Actively pursue personal health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
I. Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements.
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**Alamo Group Inc.** is accepting applications to fill an **Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Manager** position. Reporting to the Vice President of Operational Excellence, the Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for supporting continuous improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness across all operational functions within the organization. This individual will lead strategic initiatives to optimize processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance quality, and maximize overall operational performance to achieve the company's objectives and goals.
This role collaborates directly with Alamo Group Operating Companies, including Operations, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering Leaders to drive, support, and sustain departmental improvements and overall business unit performance.
**The Operational Excellence Manager will:**
1. Develop and promote "Best Practices" for Alamo Group companies in operational excellence and continuous improvement.
2. Collaborate with VP of Operational Excellence to develop and implement operational excellence strategies aligned with the organization's objectives and long-term vision.
3. Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and improve existing manufacturing processes and workflows across all departments and functions. Implement best practices, lean methodologies, and automation solutions to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
4. Support key performance indicators (KPIs) and work with teams to monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and track progress against targets.
5. Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and optimize resource allocation without compromising quality or performance.
6. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization. Support key leaders to adopt lean methods and drive sustainability.
7. Work with quality teams to identify process failures and drive improvements upstream.
8. Support collaboration and alignment across departments and teams to facilitate the implementation of operational excellence initiatives.
9. Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in operational processes and work with the VP of Operational excellence to develop strategies to minimize disruption and ensure business continuity.
10. Leading teams with a very hands-on approach to change management.
11. Additional duties as assigned.
**The ideal candidate will have/be:**
1. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles or Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus.
2. Ability to lead people and to successfully implement required changes through the support of proposed strategies and techniques.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
4. Requires excellent and persistent project management follow-up skills. Must be an independent thinker with the ability to work effectively in a self-directed environment.
5. Ability to present ideas, plans, and progress reports individually or to a group in formal presentations.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with and presenting to internal team members, and senior management.
7. Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and mainstream office software.
8. Ability to proactively identify complex issues and review related information to develop, evaluate and recommend options and solutions successfully, and to communicate sound conclusions or approaches to a problem.
9. Ability to effectively communicate and influence sound conclusions or approaches and transfer knowledge to others.
10. Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through effective management of individual and team priorities and goals.
11. Able to build and foster effective business relationships with executives, managers, employees, vendors, and other internal and external customers.
12. Ability to travel domestically and internationally by commercial air carrier and automobile, including overnight stays; travel approximately 50-70%.
13. May need to spend extended time at specific business units to support the Operational excellence journey.
14. Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model **Alamo Group's Leadership Core Competencies:**
1. **Leading Change / Change Management:** Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
2. **Leading People / Teamwork:** Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
3. **Communication:** Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization
4. **Business Acumen:** Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
5. **Results Driven:** Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, business management or related field is required.
+ 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing continuous improvement initiatives; with at least 5 years of experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
+ Experience and certification in Value Engineering, LEAN, Six Sigma, or Agile Project Management is preferred.
**Working Conditions:**
Work performed primarily in a plant, with frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time in and around a manufacturing plant. Occasionally sitting in an office environment. Occasional lifting of 10+ pounds independently; and stooping, reaching, and/or bending to perform duties as required.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

**Employee Type:**
Full time
**Location:**
UT Ogden
**Job Type:**
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
**Job Posting Title:**
Operational Excellence Manager
**About Us** **:**
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values- **Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.** We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
**What You G** **ain** **:**
+ Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
+ 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
+ Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
+ Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
+ An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
+ Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
**Job Description:**
**_About the Role:_**
As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be a key player in shaping a supportive and engaging work environment for the Ogden, UT, plant, a manufacturer of quality griddle and bakery products. Your role will act as a strategic partner in implementing and sustaining the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS).
You will lead initiatives to analyze and improve supply chain processes using advanced continuous improvement methodologies, with a focus on enhancing product quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and overall business operations.
**_You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:_**
+ Partner with site leadership and process owners to implement and sustain the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS), ensuring standard manufacturing processes are consistently applied.
+ Act as both a tactical and strategic resource, serving as a change agent and modeling leadership behaviors aligned with TMOS.
+ Monitor and support key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance; coach KPI owners through gap analysis, corrective actions, and performance validation.
+ Collaborate with division-level continuous improvement leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and initiatives.
+ Lead a portfolio of moderate to large-scale projects to optimize supply chain processes and overall operational efficiency.
+ Identify process requirements, improvement opportunities, and best practices; lead replication efforts across sites to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
+ Leverage site data to prioritize projects and define scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and team roles.
+ Own and drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site level, identifying the need for change and managing business process transformation.
+ Lead project review meetings to assess progress, address obstacles, resolve issues, and communicate results, issue regular summary reports.
+ Conduct advanced analyses of product and information flow, using both qualitative and quantitative data to develop insights and recommendations.
+ Deliver training and coaching to develop internal capabilities in continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
**_Important Details:_**
+ This is a full-time, on-site role on First Shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.
**_You'll fit right in if you have:_**
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Management or related field is required.
+ Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least three years in a project management or continuous improvement role is required.
+ Strong situational leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the plant organization.
+ Proven ability to build effective relationships with Operations leaders to drive change and foster alignment and a high level of credibility and influence among hourly associates with the ability to engage and motivate frontline teams.
+ Self-starter with the ability to lead change independently and make informed, strategic decisions.
+ Possesses key personal attributes: progressive mindset, adaptability, flexibility, high energy, maturity, and strong interpersonal skills.
+ Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to assess needs, identify issues, and uncover improvement opportunities.
+ Develops subject matter expertise in site-level supply chain processes and leads the evolution toward future-state operations.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively represent and report on continuous improvement activities.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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Description We are looking for an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement within our organization. This role is pivotal in analyzing workflows, implementing innovative strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, you will play a key role in optimizing business processes and mentoring staff to achieve operational success.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement strategies aimed at optimizing workflows and processes.
- Analyze existing operational procedures to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Train and mentor employees on methodologies and practices related to operational excellence.
- Monitor the progress of improvement initiatives and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across various departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on operational goals.
- Utilize tools such as Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to streamline business processes.
- Lead efforts to improve food service and other operational areas.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes and refine strategies as needed. Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in operations management or a related field.
- Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies and driving process enhancements.
- Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
- Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and develop actionable improvement plans.
- Expertise in managing and optimizing food service or similar operations.
- Exceptional skills in training and mentoring teams on process improvement.
- Demonstrated success in leading improvement initiatives and achieving measurable results.
- Ability to analyze complex processes and implement effective solutions.
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Turn Insight into Impact-Drive Efficiency Where It Matters Most
The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance. They analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead kaizen activities to optimize operations and increase efficiency. This position will report to the Plant Manager and work closely with all departments to drive alignment, gain support, train personnel, and implement improvement initiatives that build a lean culture
+ Implementing Lean / World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and practices to minimize all forms of waste
+ Facilitate development of a Shakopee plant continuous improvement strategy and roadmap, and leads the site team through its execution
+ Train personnel on Lean methodologies and techniques to drive results and KPIs
+ Leads Kaizen events for continuous improvement, with the ability to employ more advanced lean and statistical methods as required
+ Manages the facility's Loss Analysis/ Cost Deployment process
+ Sets priorities for Process Engineering, improving efficiencies and process control
+ Serves as 5S Plant Champion & support 5S throughout the factory
+ Fosters best practice sharing processes
+ Interacts with plant and corporate personnel to secure appropriate resources to plan and implement projects
+ Collaborates with site Training team to develop and maintain standard work instructions, One Point Lessons, training procedures, manuals, and training documentation for operator proficiency program for all positions. Supports Operations with employee training
+ Ability to carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, time studies, and job evaluations
+ Support the integration of a formal problem solving system
+ Ability to travel as required (up to 20%)
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent experience
+ Five (5) or more years of experience in manufacturing environment preferred
+ Strong change management skills to include the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts. Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written), problem solving and analytical skills
+ Ability to organize and plan use of time and people effectively and efficiently with the ability to function, multi-task, and influence others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
+ Problem solving and analytical skills to solve practical issues and deal with a variety of changing situations; Six Sigma experience is a plus
+ Training and experience in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation
+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home ( .
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose,- **"Making-the World a Better Home."**
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at .
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options ( includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
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Certain states require pay information to be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $89,500-$38,500 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is 100,240 to 155,120.
Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best meet their individual needs.-
Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
+ LiveWell Wellness Program
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
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Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Group Legal
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Auto and Home Insurance
+ Pet Insurance and Discounts
+ Back-up Child & Elder Care
+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

**Employee Type:**
Full time
**Location:**
MD Cambridge
**Job Type:**
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
**Job Posting Title:**
Operational Excellence Manager
**About Us** **:**
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values- **Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.** We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
**What You G** **ain** **:**
+ Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
+ 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
+ Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
+ Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
+ An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
+ Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
**Job Description:**
**_About the Role:_**
As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be a key player in shaping a supportive and engaging work environment for the Cambridge, MD, plant, a manufacturer of quality aseptic products. Your role will act as a strategic partner in implementing and sustaining the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS).
You will lead initiatives to analyze and improve supply chain processes using advanced continuous improvement methodologies, with a focus on enhancing product quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and overall business operations.
**_You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:_**
+ Partner with site leadership and process owners to implement and sustain the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS), ensuring standard manufacturing processes are consistently applied.
+ Act as both a tactical and strategic resource, serving as a change agent and modeling leadership behaviors aligned with TMOS.
+ Monitor and support key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance; coach KPI owners through gap analysis, corrective actions, and performance validation.
+ Collaborate with division-level continuous improvement leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and initiatives.
+ Lead a portfolio of moderate to large-scale projects to optimize supply chain processes and overall operational efficiency.
+ Identify process requirements, improvement opportunities, and best practices; lead replication efforts across sites to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
+ Leverage site data to prioritize projects and define scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and team roles.
+ Own and drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site level, identifying the need for change and managing business process transformation.
+ Lead project review meetings to assess progress, address obstacles, resolve issues, and communicate results, issue regular summary reports.
+ Conduct advanced analyses of product and information flow, using both qualitative and quantitative data to develop insights and recommendations.
+ Deliver training and coaching to develop internal capabilities in continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
**_Important Details:_**
+ The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $95,000 to $142,600 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
+ This is a full-time, on-site role on First Shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.
**_You'll fit right in if you have:_**
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Management or related field is required.
+ Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least three years in a project management or continuous improvement role is required.
+ Strong situational leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the plant organization.
+ Proven ability to build effective relationships with Operations leaders to drive change and foster alignment and a high level of credibility and influence among hourly associates with the ability to engage and motivate frontline teams.
+ Self-starter with the ability to lead change independently and make informed, strategic decisions.
+ Possesses key personal attributes: progressive mindset, adaptability, flexibility, high energy, maturity, and strong interpersonal skills.
+ Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to assess needs, identify issues, and uncover improvement opportunities.
+ Develops subject matter expertise in site-level supply chain processes and leads the evolution toward future-state operations.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively represent and report on continuous improvement activities.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Operational Excellence Manager

This exciting role will be responsible for the company’s overall Lean & Six Sigma training, projects, and implementation. A solid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma processes within a manufacturing environment is necessary to succeed in this role. They are headquartered in the Fort Mill, SC area. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of solar cells and PV Modules for the renewable energy industry. If you are an individual who loves to implement Lean & Six Sigma processes and train teams to be Six Sigma certified, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the company’s Long-Term and Mid-Term Strategy Deployment process.
• Facilitate and support Annual Hoshin Planning processes at the site and functional level.
• Facilitate annual Value Stream Mapping and Value Chain Mapping events to support Annual Hoshin and Budgeting processes.
• Identify teams, project opportunities, actions, required training, and deployment methodologies resulting from Annual Hoshin Planning, Value Stream Mapping, and Value Chain Mapping events.
• Collaborate with Operations, Product Engineering & Development, Supply Chain, Sales, and all other business functions to align, select, prioritize, and plan Lean and Six Sigma projects and kaizen targets, as well as training needs, identified during the Annual Hoshin Planning process.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage Lean & Six Sigma training plans to support annual projects and kaizen targets.
• Assist sites and functional teams in integrating resulting initiatives and project decks to build the Annual Budget Plan.
• Lead Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt high-impact projects (~ $500K+/project) identified during the Annual Hoshin Planning process.
• Facilitate the deployment of the company’s Production System.
• Drive SPS KPIs and goals across the enterprise.
• Lead other Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt projects assigned by the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality.
• Travel to the location and support other Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belts and their projects as required.
• Attend the company’s Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt training course and attain the company’s Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt certification within established timelines.
• Develop and assist in the creation and improvement of the company’s White Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, and Green Belt training material.
• Conduct company Lean & Six Sigma training courses for White Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange Belts, and Green Belts.
• Assist in the creation and improvement of the company’s Blue Belt, Brown Belt, and Black Belt training material.
• Establish and deploy the company’s Lean & Six Sigma Program maturity growth Road Map.
• Drive and deploy the Lean & Six Sigma program through cross-functional and cross-site collaboration efforts.
• Benchmark Best-In-Class metrics and performance on Lean & Six Sigma within our industry and outside our industry.
• Define the company’s Lean & Six Sigma Program KPIs, goals, and metrics.
• Implement and manage the company's Belt Program.
• Drive Belt Certification goals and performance across the enterprise.
• Coach other belts in applying correct methodologies, closing projects on time, and successfully achieving certification.
• Manage Lean & Six Sigma project decks and funnels to ensure the company’s Lean & Six Sigma operational and financial goals are met.
• Assist site management and personnel with analysis and improvement of asset utilization, line flow constraint analysis, and improvement.
• Assist site management and personnel with RCA (Root-Cause Analysis) and implementation of CA (Corrective Action) of PK, A3, and Apollo processes.
• Conduct benchmarking and analysis on Lean & Six Sigma practices; identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Support Supplier Quality and Customer Quality Program Managers with RCA (Root-Cause Analysis) and implementation of CA (Corrective Action) of PK, A3, and Apollo processes.
• Support site management and personnel in improving the utilization of MES and other automated data collection and analysis systems.
• Support Safety, Product Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure the highest level of safety in our products and processes.
• Support Product Design and Manufacturing Engineers in driving innovation, improving existing designs, and reducing defects.
• Work with IT to develop information systems and automated, intelligent dashboards for the Lean & Six Sigma Program:
• Project & Program Financial Benefits review, approval, and tracking
• Project Status Tracking
• Project Methodology workflow and tracking
• Employee Certification workflow and tracking
• Minitab License Management
• Establish operating mechanisms for reviewing, reporting, and communicating Lean & Six Sigma program performance and maturity progress at multiple levels in the organization.
• Manage budget targets and financial reporting on Lean & Six Sigma projects and Kaizen.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Quality Summits, Share and Learn, and Benchmarking events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 7 years working in a Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence organization
• Minimum 5 years in a company with a strong, recognized Lean & Six Sigma program and culture.
• Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Comfortable with up to 40% travel to
• Proven record of results management in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrated Minitab proficiency and ability to teach Minitab to others.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Lean Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2.0 certification preferred.

Salary Range:

• $100,000-120,000 per year and potential for 8-10% annual bonus