**_What’s the job?_** The Operational Excellence Manager assists with overseeing all functions within the Peachtree City facility; production, maintenance, quality, shipping, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient and profitable manufacturing operations. Works closely with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager in a cross functional capacity to help develop floor supervision, promote positive labor relations, and provide communication feedback to all levels of the organization. Contributes to the success of the operation by leading and facilitating process improvement projects with accuracy and effectiveness in mind. Assists with the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing, and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements. The position will report to the Plant Manager and assist with strategic and capital expenditures planning. + Maintains open, candid and continuous communications with personnel from all functions to ensure that essential information is disseminated to insure accomplishment of critical business objectives and customer satisfaction. + Lead and facilitate process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. + Develop and implement operational excellence strategies and roadmaps in alignment with organizational goals, ensuring integration with business processes and systems. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction, proposing innovative solutions to address these issues. + Leading and motivating their team to achieve objectives while adhering to company policies and regulations + Conducting research and analysis to identify operational strengths and weaknesses. + Developing and executing improvement projects + Review plant-operating practices ensuring that safety, production, and quality standards are maintained/enhanced. + Assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale, and employee relations. + Participate in planning and/or decision making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory control, plant policy, Facility/Maintenance issues and staffing. + Support the identification, development, and drive implementation of new manufacturing methods, equipment, material planning, quality improvement, and Lean and Six Sigma methods. + Report all EH&S incidents – Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage. + Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities. + Attend all plant safety meetings including Central EHS – participating members of a plant EH&S Team. + Conduct weekly SMAT Audits or any other requirements as requested by Manager. + Perform other duties as assigned. - - **_What do you bring?_** + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. + Six to eight (6 - 8) years manufacturing experience in management capacity, prior first line shop supervisor as well as experience in at least two different manufacturing support functions such as Production Control or Quality Assurance. + Strong working knowledge of product structure, manufacturing processes as well as quality standards and modern manufacturing technologies and techniques, TPM (autonomous maintenance, professional maintenance and early equipment management), quality and process control including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, standardized work and other Lean principles. + Proficiency in Six Sigma, TPM and Lean Manufacturing concepts. + Human Relations Skills Ability to effectively interface with and engage the skills and talents of employees supervised to improve business performance. + Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. **Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!** Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. **_Why work for us?_** At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) . Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “ **Making-the World a Better Home** ”. **_What are our perks?_** We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to: + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends + Employee Recognition Programs + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle