Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Job Summary
The Oldcastle Architectural Products Group (APG) is seeking a Director of Operational Performance Systems to lead our OPS team, to continue to drive operational improvements across APG. OPS is focused on implementing an integrated set of initiatives to maximize production efficiencies and drive employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Gain understanding of current lean manufacturing tools and processes in place to identify areas of opportunity
Manage, mentor, and support direct reports
Work closely with your team, Site Managers, Operators, Maintenance Managers, and other leaders to gain understanding of needs and gaps in our plants
Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all levels of the organization
Manage the design and deployment of new continuous improvement processes and tools to improve operations productivity across all manufacturing locations
Coach and manage team on implementation of tools and processes across sites
Drive the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices
Communicate with local company leadership to ensure understanding, receive feedback and gain buy-in
Stay current with new methods and technology available to support process improvement
Other duties as required
Requirements / Education / Experience
Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to various sites/companies usually Monday-Friday
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or other technical discipline
8+ years of technical experience in manufacturing (leading manufacturing improvements)
Prior experience as a line Operations Leader, or Process or Production Engineer is a plus
Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and project management skills
Must be a capable leader and an effective change agent at all levels of our organization
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles; Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma
Knowledge of the tools for formulating and implementing process improvements and best practices in a manufacturing environment
Be a change agent willing to teach and share his/her knowledge and lessons learned
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of Partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts
Ability to identify areas of opportunity for improvement and look for solutions
Leadership and proactiveness
Highly creative (Thought Partner with an Out of The Box mindset)
Methodic and well organized
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date Posted: Dec 3, 2022
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Project Manager, Business Process, Manager, Management, Technology
