Operational Excellence, Associate Director

State Window Corporation, Awarded Canada's Best Managed Company of 2021, 2022, and 2023 is a PROFIT 500 manufacturing and construction company located in Vaughan, ON. Together, we manufacture, design and install window wall, curtain wall, metal panels, glass and railing systems for high rise condominiums. We are looking for individuals who are interested in thriving professionally at a rapidly growing company with an inclusive and engaging culture. A career at State Window Corporation means you can become a part of a clear purpose: one that brings change, innovation, and quality to city skylines, one project at a time.
Operational Excellence, Associate Director
Reporting to the VP of Operations. The Operational Excellence Associate Director will establish the Operational Excellence Program's strategic direction, priorities and objectives. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management or a Related Field.

Years of Experience
- 8-10+ years of management experience in a manufacturing plant.

Director Level
- Knowledgeable in the industry and knowledge with our products and systems;
- Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment;
- A hands-on leader prepared to spend time in the facilities observing and driving change, including identifying improvement needs, providing hands-on training to all staff levels and tracking the success of the program;
- Develop Your Teams (Hires, develops, and grows employees to meet the Company's talent and skills requirements);
- Have a Clear Vision, Communicate it Well and Ensure it's oversight (Develop and delivers a clear and compelling vision that is easily understood and actioned);
- Be Inspiring (Leads others with words and actions that are engaging, motivating, and uplifting); and
- Maintain Own Professional Development (Seeks to maintain existing skills and learn new skills that are relevant to profession and organization).

Job Specific Duties
- Establish the Operational Excellence Program's strategic direction, priorities, and objectives to deliver annual savings through implementation of metrics, scorecard measuring and tracking progress towards goals and reporting of results for all division;
- Develop and execute TQM 'Total Quality Management' play book;
- Develop and review Quality Assurance processes that include field, drafting, breakdown and production;
- Identify Operational Excellence tools to be implemented that best fit the objectives and opportunities at each site or group;
- Define and implement data collection systems to ensure consistent reporting of metrics;
- Train, coach, mentor team members at all levels of the organization on the tools and methods to ensure sustainability of OpEx program;
- Design and facilitate mini transformations, Kaizens, training and collaboration workshops;
- Develop a playbook of fundamentals of State's field Building Envelope Science;
- Build and train team with vast knowledge on components of building envelope systems; and
- Any additional tasks assigned by the VP of Operations.

Interested in learning about State’s perks and benefits? State offers the following:
Benefits package including dental, medical, and paramedical benefits, prescription glasses and safety shoes reimbursement, 2 weeks vacation, 6 personal days, Birthday off day, yearly salary review, yearly performance-based bonus, discounted group home/auto insurance, RRSP program, Goodlife Fitness corporate membership, summer hours, Wellness Program, Recognition Program, State Children Education Fund, Training and Development, reoccurring staff social events and more
Providing equal opportunities to all individuals, employment and advancement decisions at State Window Corporation are based on merit, qualifications, and ability. State does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, place of origin, age, disability, family status or marital status, or any other ground as set out in the Human Rights Code.
State is committed to providing accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we shall ensure that all employees, clients, and visitors receive the same value and quality by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers.