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Operational Excellence Manager
Ventura Foods. Implement strategy and guide advancement of OPEX at the assigned production location .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in OPEX methodologies, continuous improvement, and organizational change management to enhance production performance and operational results. Proven ability to lead teams, coach individuals, and implement effective business strategies that drive efficiency and accountability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
OPEX MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementLean ManagementProject ManagementCoaching and Leadership Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Business ImprovementOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalysisTraining DevelopmentWorld Class ManufacturingTPMAutonomous MaintenanceChange ManagementMetric Review
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeOPEX ToolsStandardized Methods
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Certifications in OPEXLean Certification
Industry Keywords
Production OperationsOrganizational DevelopmentCoaching CultureWaste EliminationStakeholder Consultation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Implement strategy and guide advancement of OPEX at the assigned production location
- Collaborate with Production Managers, Quality Managers, and site personnel to develop business plans, priorities, and goals
- Prioritize Continuous Improvement activity at the production location
- Model mindsets and behaviors that create trust, participation, and accountability
- Consult with OPEX Methodology Leaders to identify best practices and simplify and standardize work
- Review site practices and recommend organizational interventions such as training and coaching
- Guide process-improvement priorities that affect production and business results
- Champion waste elimination and reduction
- Build a coaching culture and coach site and above-site leadership through change and transformation
- Monitor improvement progress and sustain transformational gains through metric review and stakeholder consultation
- Oversee and directly supervise Fuel for Growth projects delivering more than 3% annual savings
- Lead improvement projects using standardized OPEX tools and methods to improve plant performance and operational results
Requirements
What you’ll need- College diploma or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or comparable technical field; or 3–5 years in a Business improvement role and/or operations experience
- Professional certifications and experience in OPEX, World Class Manufacturing, World Class Operations, IWS, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Training Development, Organizational Development, Coaching, Lean, and Change Management are helpful
- Knowledge of production operations, particularly at the plant level
- Ability to lead, manage, and implement organizational and cultural change and deliver results
- Leadership development skills including feedback, coaching, listening, empowerment, and difficult conversations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport and maintain strong relationships across all levels
- Effective collaboration, facilitation, and teaching skills
- Ability to coach and influence individuals and teams without authority
- Conflict resolution and solution-focused problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented with ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information from varied sources
- Project management and time management skills; ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Ability to translate details into an organizational perspective
- Strong working competence in MS Office
- Ability to perform required physical tasks, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may be required
- Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment
- Willingness and ability to work typical 8–12 hour shifts, including additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends when required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Retirement savings options
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Assistance Programs
- On-the-job training
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Manager support and recognition
- Safe work environment