Operational Excellence Manager at Suncoast Post-Tension in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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Overview


Suncoast Post Tension, Ltd., a Keller company, is an established post-tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 34 years. Suncoast Post-Tension has ten plants, located within close proximity to our customers. Every region is served by our best-in-class, PTI-certified facilities, each of which utilize proprietary Suncoast processes for improved throughput and safety.


Reporting to VP of Operations, the Operational Excellence Manager will lead and coordinate consistent deployment of key operational improvement initiatives across the organization. This critical role involves developing the strategy plan for operational standards, including LEAN, Six Sigma, and Manufacturing KPIs.


Responsibilities

• Implement Six Sigma methodology, Lean Manufacturing Practices, and Kaizen Events in collaboration with leadership to drive sustainable continuous improvement efforts.


• Enhance operational performance by implementing quality, scrap, and MUV (Material Usage Variance) improvements using scalable DMAIC principles.


• Analyze statistical data on business performance to identify improvement opportunities.


• Collaborate with the plant leadership team to establish improvement goals and metrics.


• Work with managers to target areas for improvement and develop the Operational Excellence plan and overall framework (quantified opportunities, prioritization, etc.).


• Lead 5S initiatives by conducting regular audits and follow-ups to ensure sustainability.


• Manage major improvement projects.


• Produce clear and concise technical documents, business process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, validation protocols, and process manuals for manufacturing


• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and technical teams to understand manufacturing processes, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation


• Provide training and coaching to plant personnel on various continuous improvement tools and initiatives.


• Lead high-impact projects where coaching alone is insufficient due to scope and complexity.


• Conduct post-implementation audits to ensure full implementation and sustained benefits.

Qualifications



Education:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a technical field)


• Lean certification: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt

Required Background:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience


• Proficiency in Kaizen, Kanban, Problem Solving, 5S, Error Proofing, Team Development, Business process and Value -Stream Mapping, TPM, and other continuous improvement tools.


• Experience creating work instruction elements in Word


• Strong attention to detail; strong personal organization, collaboration and time management skills


• Lean Manufacturing methodology knowledge and experience a plus

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Additional Information



Salary Range : $125,000 - $140,000 per year


Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law



Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching


• Health, Dental, Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Holiday Pay

Suncoast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Keller Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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