Operation Excellence/Quality Manager - U.S. Pipe 2024

Why Join Our Team?

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.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe Fabrication is seeking an Operation Excellence/Quality 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.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute plant specific OPEX and Quality roadmaps.
• Understand, create, train, mentor and coach Quality standards and Lean / Six Sigma principles, tools, and practices.
• Ensure adherence to company Quality standards. Manage customer complaints using Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Ensure compliance with all 3rd party entities and industry standards related to pipe or pipe fittings such as, but not limited to, AWWA, ISO, NSF, UL, FM, etc.
• Manage and direct regional OPEX/QA Engineers driving KPI improvements.
• Partner with the Regional Directors and Plant Production Managers, acts as a change agent 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 Standard Work program.
• Define, assemble, and lead improvement project teams, Kaizen events, Just-do-it’s, etc.
• Support CapEx projects related to OPEX & Quality improvements.
• Assist Engineering with equipment maintenance using PM and CMMS systems.
• Ensure the manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.
• 3 to 5 years Operational Excellence experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 audience.
• 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.