Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

OperationalExcellenceManager

CA$105–155k ~AI est. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operational Excellence Manager at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. Skills: Continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma. Lead OpEx team. Mentor OpEx team”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver measurable outcomes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, 5+ years experience, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

What You'll Do.

Execute process improvement projects

Facilitate Kaizen events

Facilitate value stream mapping

Facilitate root cause analysis

Facilitate WPO sessions

Forecast improvement outcomes

Partner with plant management

Develop training programs

Deliver training programs

Benchmark industry best practices

Integrate best practices

Maintain shop-floor presence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Plant management; OpEx support staff

Communication Scope

Communicate progress

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

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 As our OpEx Manager, you will be the driving force behind continuous improvement across our operations building a culture where efficiency, quality, and innovation are woven into everyday work. Leveraging Lean (TPS), Six Sigma, and cutting-edge process methodologies, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes that matter to our customers, our people, and our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing OpEx team building the competencies, accountability, and collaborative mindset needed to sustain long-term improvement. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and systematically reducing waste at every level of the organization. Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement projects that are directly aligned with our strategic goals. Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, WPO sessions, and a full range of Lean tools bringing the right approach to every challenge. Use existing process data to forecast improvement outcomes and communicate progress clearly during monthly OpEx reviews. Partner with plant management and OpEx support staff to keep everyone aligned on initiatives, priorities, and wins. Develop and deliver engaging training programs in Lean, Six Sigma, and CI principles making expertise accessible across the organization. Benchmark industry best practices and integrate them into

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