Operational Excellence Manager - PPC Partners

The Operational Excellence Manager will lead the deployment, implementation and management of PPC's Operational Excellence (OPEX) Strategy. This includes defining the appropriate metrics, expectations, programs, procedures and management systems to drive productivity and efficiency throughout the organization.

• Work closely with all the Operating companies' leadership team, branch managers, Job site personnel, and other leaders to deploy PPC OPEX Strategy. This includes prioritization, mentorship, execution and project management.
• The Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager is fully accountable for delivering improvements in productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery and capacity.
• Strong use of Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management tools and methodologies.
• Aligns productivity efforts with and support companywide OPEX Strategy
• Support company efforts to meet or exceed our Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance expectations.
• Accountable and responsible in meeting PPC's objectives and annual targets while ensuring consistent alignment with Business/Operational needs.
• Work with all the Operating companies' leadership team to develop, implement and lead their respective productivity improvement plans and OPEX Strategy. This includes coaching, hands-on deployment and training to build bench strength and promote engagement.
• Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor and enable resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to PPC's OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change
• Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem-Solving methodologies are used as part of daily operations.
• Standardize operational processes and performance to eliminate / reduce waste, variability and errors.
• Work closely with all the Operating companies' leadership team, Branch managers and other leaders on Strategy deployment, Change management and Capacity management.
• Lead and provide guidance in various productivity and improvement efforts.