Operations Excellence Manager

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Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

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U.S. Pipe is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations in the assigned region. This position’s responsibilities will include identifying and driving improvement opportunities for Quality practices and Operational Excellence techniques. Duties include collection and analysis of manufacturing and customer data to improve safety, product quality, customer delivery, and cost reductions.

50% travel is expected.

• Develop and execute plant specific OPEX and Quality roadmaps.
• Understand, train, mentor and coach Quality standards and Lean / Six Sigma principles, tools, and practices.
• Ensure adherence to company Quality standards.
• Investigate Customer Complaints including RCA reports.
• Compliance with all ISO, NSF, and UL standards.
• Work with and manage the various inspection entities that interact with the plants (WSNY, FM, UL, etc.).
• As a change agent, work with the Production Manager to drive improved quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and increase productivity by eliminating waste, reducing variation, streamlining key value streams, and optimizing business processes.
• Create, train, and monitor performance of the Standard Work program.
• Define, assemble, and lead improvement project teams, Kaizen events, Just‑do‑its, etc.
• Support Cap Ex projects related to OPEX & Quality improvements.
• Assist Engineering with equipment maintenance using PM and CMMS systems.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

• 3 to 5 years of Operational Excellence experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Engineering, such as Industrial or Mechanical is required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with specific ability to use advanced features such as macros.
• Technical knowledge and facilitation skills in continuous improvement to lead 5S and Kaizen events.
• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Demonstrated competency in Lean / Six Sigma principles, tools, and practices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality assurance techniques and business operations while demonstrating a customer‑centric and flexible problem‑solving approach.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization and tailor messaging to appropriate audiences.
• Ability to present complex concepts via presentations for senior‑level audiences is highly preferred.
• Self‑starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines, achieve desired results, and manage multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities