Operational Excellence Manager

About the role

Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across UFP International manufacturing and logistics operations. Enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance by standardizing best practices, developing global process KPIs, and fostering a culture of operational excellence, including leading the management system implementation globally.

Responsibilities

• Standardize best practices and develop global process KPIs
• Benchmark operational performance across facilities
• Identify and implement Lean and Six Sigma projects across sites and countries
• Partner with site leaders to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Deliver training programs on process improvement methodologies
• Monitor and report on progress of improvement initiatives
• Ensure alignment of improvement projects with strategic business goals
• Support new equipment implementation, automation projects, and facility expansions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• English language fluency is mandatory; other languages, including Spanish, are desirable
• 10+ years in manufacturing controls, plant management, quality control, and operations management
• Proven experience leading Lean and Six Sigma projects in manufacturing or logistics environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and training abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international setting

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel frequently to UFP International and UFP Industries facilities, including international travel, as required by business priorities.

Pay

Salary pay range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually, dependent on experience. Pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living.

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges