The Reliability Development Manager is responsible for developing, overseeing, managing, and optimizing the change management, continuous improvement, and training activities related to National Gypsum's reliability initiatives, machinery, and services.

Duties include:

• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive change management strategy aligned with the overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance throughout the change process. Inspiring and motivating teams to embrace change, overcome resistance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Identify opportunities for enhancements and refinements in processes, systems, and organizational structure.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, department managers, and plant personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize initiatives based on potential impact and feasibility.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and workshops to analyze processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies or defects, and develop action plans for improvement.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning by promoting awareness, recognition, and adoption of best practices and success stories.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees to reinforce learning and ensure the successful implementation of reliability strategies.
• Foster a culture of reliability excellence by promoting awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Establish metrics, KPIs, and measurement systems to evaluate the effectiveness and success of change management initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, training programs.
• Develop reporting and governance structures to communicate results and achievements to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Complete skills assessment to identify critical training and development needs.
• Develop comprehensive change management, continuous improvement, and technical training programs, including presentations, manuals, and interactive modules, tailored to the specific needs of different departments and job roles.
• Collaborate with HR and department managers to integrate training into onboarding processes and ongoing professional development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and gaps in reliability knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10 years) in Reliability, change management, continuous improvement, and training, or related field, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders, build relationships, and effectively convey change messages at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, RCA, and 5 Why.
• Experience with reliability and engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present ideas and results in a clear and compelling manner.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver results within established timelines.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools to effectively plan, execute, and monitor initiatives.
• Proven ability building and managing internal and external long-term relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
• Ability to deliver engaging and informative training sessions to employees at all levels, both in-person and through digital platforms.
• Certification(s) in Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt), or other relevant certifications is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and digital training tools.
• Ability to travel domestically 40% - 50% of time, required.
• Hybrid work ineligible.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Parental Leave
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

And more…

• COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

• Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

• No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

• Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.