Operational Excellence Manager
- Pay
- $95,000 – $105,000 per year
- Location
- Albertville, MN · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Kaizen event leadership
- Manufacturing processes knowledge
- Logistics flow knowledge
- Quality systems development and implementation
- PFMEA
- Control plans
- Standardized work
- Layered audits
- Lean tools (6S, Kanban, Ishikawa, A3, 5-Why, MTTR, MTBF, Poka-yoke, JIT, Value-stream mapping)
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You'll Get to Do
- The Operational Excellence Manager is focused on implementing our Operational Excellence system to drive team site.
- This role is perfect for an individual who is a leader, organized, and a self-starter. A vital member of the OpEx Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Job responsibilities include
- Implement and manage OBE Operational Excellence system to support and drive site team to achieve zero harm, improve quality, reduce waste, and maximize process and equipment performance.
- Develop site OpEx strategy, initiatives, activities, coaching and training material.
- Identify areas of process improvement opportunities and work with Front Line Leaders to execute specific OpEx production projects
- Oversee and Develop our Quality initiatives and metrics by working with operations to drive best practices that keep us on the forefront for quality in the industry.
What We Are Looking For
- Practical experience leading kaizen events (teaching, 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 layered audits is required
- Ability to influence and create buy-in from teams through collaboration and development
- Strong understanding of Lean Tools including, but not limited to; 6S, Kanban, Ishikawa, A3, 5-Why, MTTR, MTBF, Poka-yoke, JIT, Value-stream mapping
Pay and benefits
Position Pay Range $95,000—$105,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
Equal opportunity and legal notices
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
From OBE's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Operational Excellence Manager role at OBE?
The Operational Excellence Manager posting at OBE states compensation of $95,000 – $105,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on OBE's official career site.
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This Operational Excellence Manager position at OBE is located in Albertville, MN (On-site). Always check OBE's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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