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Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence

Vulcan Elements
Location
Benson, NC
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Commercial Manufacturing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, materials or a related discipline)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification with a documented portfolio of completed projects and verified financial benefit
  • Direct experience designing and deploying a plant operating system
  • Demonstrated ownership of a manufacturing training and qualification program
  • Proven ability to influence without authority
  • Track record of operating at both strategic and operational levels
Nice to have
  • Experience in a PSM-regulated or otherwise high-hazard environment
  • Background in powder metallurgy, thermal processing, chemical processing, precision machining or advanced materials
  • Formal organization design experience
  • Demonstrated success moving an organization’s middle layer.
What the job really is

The Sr. Manager of Operational Excellence at Vulcan Elements is responsible for establishing and overseeing the plant's integrated management system and ISO framework, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and building training and certification programs for staff. This role involves designing the plant operating system, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving measurable performance improvements across various operational metrics.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires regular presence on the production floor and ability to work in potentially hot, humid, or noisy environments
  • Candidates must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adhere to safety policies.
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