Operational Excellence Manager

**ASTEC INDUSTRIES / BREAKER TECHNOLOGY Ltd.** is a leading Canadian manufacturer of rock breaking systems, hydraulic attachments, and underground mobile equipment for the mining, construction, and aggregate industries worldwide. We have thrived in the same location for over 60 years, and are firm believers in “quality over quantity”. Our parent company, Astec Industries, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ (ASTE).

Our manufacturing facility located in Thornbury, Ontario is currently recruiting a:
**OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER**
- Implement Continuous Improvement System via Lean and Quality to support the development and deployment of the future state design and sustainable enterprise-wide improvement processes.
- Develop and deploy an effective measurement and reporting system for strategic alignment and focus. Interact and communicate with all managers, associates, suppliers, and customers to help establish Lean values and a complete Quality culture.
- Enhance and support the Sales & Operations Planning process by ensuring Value Stream clarity, effective metrics and defined demand takt times.
- Reduce Value Stream cycle times to continually enhance agility through waste elimination & process flow improvements throughout the organization
- Lead the transition from MRP-based push manufacturing methodology to Lean-based pull manufacturing methodology with visual controls.
- Establish and maintain companywide process documentation system to promote standard work and process integrity.
- Lead Kaizen Events, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints Projects, TPM, OEE, Set-up Reduction, Defect Prevention, Leadership Development and other CI efforts Coordinate Lean training and development activities of all associates and grow Lean Champions and Kaizen Leaders.
- Coordinate Lean monthly management review meeting and participate in monthly/quarterly/annual corporate led Lean meetings.
- Develop, maintain and further refine a Quality Management System that is focused on prevention and efficiency in all functions of the Company.
- Establish and maintain the Company Quality Manual to keep current with ongoing organizational needs, including ISO-9000 compliance where appropriate.
- Implement ‘built-in quality’ or ‘quality at the source’ - meet with suppliers, customers, quality representatives, and Company personnel to discuss and resolve issues as required.
- Work with Purchasing to improve and maintain Supplier performance; develop and maintain a Supplier Performance Index to assure that only capable suppliers are retained.
- Prepare for and represent the Company during any quality audits.
- Executes internal Sarbanes-Oxley control responsibilities with diligence and integrity. These internal control responsibilities are communicated to the person fulfilling this position, and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to performance of internal control responsibilities.

**_Why work for Astec Industries / Breaker Technology?_**
- Profit-sharing program,
- Competitive wages with a Comprehensive Benefit program
- **RRSP matching up to 8%**:

- Safety Suggestion Program
- Paid time off: vacation, sick / floater days
- Comprehensive Health and Retirement benefit programs
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or closely related degree.
- 5+ years’ experience in a Continuous Improvement role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in leading a Lean transformation in a manufacturing environment. Green Belt certification is preferred.
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
- Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills.
- Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, ERP and other applicable programs.
- Must have a win-win mentality & the ability to overcome obstacles, both technical & non-technical.
- Requires steady energy and focused planning and organizing skills.
- Strong facilitation & training skills needed to deliver Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts, principles & practices.
- Ability to work well with others. Must have strong team-building skills and be successful in facilitating team-based initiatives.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge, and ability to train others with diverse backgrounds and education levels.
- Ability to perform work in a heavy industrial setting

**_Some additional perks / benefits that we offer: _**
- Generous supplementary health benefits such as **Prescription Drug coverage,** **Vision care, Dental**, massage, chiropractor, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, counseling services, naturopath, orthotics, etc.
- Life insurance, A D & D, long term disability programs
- **Company-paid sick / floater days**,
- Education Reimbursement Program,

**_About ASTEC Industries / Breaker Technology_**

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