Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

Position Summary

The Process Operations Manager will develop and implement operational best practices that support all glass fabrication locations. This role will establish/support OBE’s business best practices (BBP) around glass product manufacturing that will meet or exceed our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) OPEX initiatives for the company. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic-minded professional to join our team as the Process Operations Manager to support/create and maintain a culture of manufacturing excellence throughout the organization and design and deploy training aligned with Toyota Production System (TPS) Operating model.

This key leader will play a pivotal role in assisting under-performing facility across the organization to properly identify opportunities and establish their recovery plan back to success. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic: Participate in developing standard Best Business Practices for glass manufacturing and identify future technologies that will drive next phase of improvements.
• Targets: Support efforts to achieve operational targets around material yields, Internal rejects, Credits and productivity as stated in AOP.
• Management & Training: Train and develop local plant operations team on process excellence. Partner with facility leadership teams to troubleshoot and create actions plans for low performing sites.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Audit and evaluate glass operations compliance to established process standards and best practices.
• Relationships: Fosters relationships with plant leadership, Operational Excellence and internal partners. Indirect oversight for supporting process improvement at 27 glass facilities.
• Financials: Meet or exceed Operational Excellence Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) around productivity, cutting yields, internal rejects and credits as set in the AOP (budget).

Key Competencies

• Influencing results without authority
• Coaching and becoming a trusted advisor for plant leadership teams
• Building Trusting Relationships at all levels of the organization
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive glass manufacturing experience in various plant operations roles.
• Solid experience with glass manufacturing systems such as Fenevision or Surpass.
• Experience leading in a private equity environment desirable.
• A proven track record of success.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, senior leadership, and matrixed teams.

Other

• 75% travel required.

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. 

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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