IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manufacturing Excellence Leader. This role is based in our facility in Pineville, North Carolina and reports to the Plant Manager.   Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!Job SummaryThe Plant Manufacturing Excellence Leader will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations team in the planning, coordinating, and leading of manufacturing activities within the company and various sites. This position has direct responsibility in supporting the planning, execution and sustainment of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing related events within value stream team(s). The incumbent will also assist in the implementation of the Divisional HS&amp;E strategy. Principal ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety &amp; Environment / Quality<ul><li>Ensure a Safety-First culture and support Aliaxis Divisional &amp; Global Safety standards deployment</li><li>Support the implementation of the Divisional HS&amp;E strategy, ensure site accountability and report progress, events and initiatives to Plant Management and Divisional Leadership.</li></ul>Manufacturing Excellence<ul><li>Develop a divisional organization structure to deliver Manufacturing Excellence across the region ensuring alignment, discipline and financial targets are achieved.</li><li>Assist and support the businesses to deliver against the manufacturing excellence KPIs, including developing tools to track and verify the critical metrics.</li><li>Contribute and support implementation of Division wide projects and initiatives through ongoing liaison with key partners.</li><li>Conducts site preparation, performs site audits and sustainability checks.</li><li>Share and implement best practices from across the Division.</li><li>Support day to day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions implementation to address operational issues.</li></ul>People<ul><li>Contribute to the development of Best Place to Work objective.</li><li>Ensure that Group organizational standards for management for Health and Safety, Quality, ISO14001, Corporate Policy, Customer Excellence and business values are adhered to during project delivery.</li><li>Responsible for executing manufacturing excellence goals and execution plant wide to achieve performance, financial and staff development objectives.</li><li>Facilitates, assists, and develops shop floor excellence operations and removes barriers for employees to meet measurable objectives.</li><li>Deploys and participates in Gemba walks and mentoring employees on 5S/standard work/visual management development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, flow, and problem solving and other lean methods, techniques and processes.</li><li>Attends to individual needs to help develop a culture of change leadership.</li><li>Participates in the training and development of plant employees in excellence program.</li><li>Support planning, execution and sustainment of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing related events within value stream team(s).</li><li>Track and report program progress and discuss findings with plant leadership.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or another related Technical field preferred.</li><li>Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification.</li><li>5yrs of proven successful experience in leading projects, with focus on continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Knowledge of Plastics manufacturing and extrusion is an asset.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong personal ownership to operational performance and excellence.</li><li>Effective at engaging and leading partners across all levels and businesses in order to realize operational goals and objectives.</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Required to travel 5 to 10% of the time.</li></ul>IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at <a href="mailto:HR@ipexna.com">askhr@ipexna.com</a>#LI-SQ1#IPEXUS

Water &ndash; our most precious natural resource &ndash; is essential to how we live and thrive. At Aliaxis, we&rsquo;re dedicated to preserving every drop to contribute to a better world. Some 75% of our products are designed to distribute, treat or store water, and we&rsquo;re also actively pursuing the transition to clean energy. Our company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society.

Plant Manufacturing Excellence Leader

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is&nbsp;to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an&nbsp;exciting opportunity&nbsp;as a Plant Manufacturing Excellence Leader. This role is based in our facility in Pineville, North Carolina&nbsp;and reports to the Plant Manager. &nbsp; Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!Job SummaryThe Plant Manufacturing Excellence Leader will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations team in the planning, coordinating, and leading of manufacturing activities within the company and various sites. This position has direct responsibility in supporting the planning, execution and sustainment of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing related events within value stream team(s). The incumbent will also assist in the implementation of the Divisional HS&amp;E strategy. Principal ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety &amp; Environment / Quality<ul><li>Ensure a Safety-First culture and support Aliaxis Divisional &amp; Global Safety standards deployment</li><li>Support the implementation of the Divisional HS&amp;E strategy, ensure site accountability and report progress, events and initiatives to Plant Management and Divisional Leadership.</li></ul>Manufacturing Excellence<ul><li>Develop a divisional organization structure to deliver Manufacturing Excellence across the region ensuring alignment, discipline and financial targets are achieved.</li><li>Assist and support the businesses to deliver against the manufacturing excellence KPIs, including developing tools to track and verify the critical metrics.</li><li>Contribute and support implementation of Division wide projects and initiatives through ongoing liaison with key partners.</li><li>Conducts site preparation, performs site audits and sustainability checks.</li><li>Share and implement best practices from across the Division.</li><li>Support day to day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions implementation to address operational issues.</li></ul>People<ul><li>Contribute to the development of Best Place to Work objective.</li><li>Ensure that Group organizational standards for management for Health and Safety, Quality, ISO14001, Corporate Policy, Customer Excellence and business values are adhered to during project delivery.</li><li>Responsible for executing manufacturing excellence goals and execution plant wide to achieve performance, financial and staff development objectives.</li><li>Facilitates, assists, and develops shop floor excellence operations and removes barriers for employees to meet measurable objectives.</li><li>Deploys and participates in Gemba walks and mentoring employees on 5S/standard work/visual management development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, flow, and problem solving and other lean methods, techniques and processes.</li><li>Attends to individual needs to help develop a culture of change leadership.</li><li>Participates in the training and development of plant employees in excellence program.</li><li>Support planning, execution and sustainment of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing related events within value stream team(s).</li><li>Track and report program progress and discuss findings with plant leadership.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or another related Technical field preferred.</li><li>Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification.</li><li>5yrs of proven successful experience in leading projects, with focus on continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Knowledge of Plastics manufacturing and extrusion is an asset.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong personal ownership to operational performance and excellence.</li><li>Effective at engaging and leading partners across all levels and businesses in order to realize operational goals and objectives.</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Required to travel 5 to 10% of the time.</li></ul>IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at <a href="mailto:HR@ipexna.com">askhr@ipexna.com</a>#LI-SQ1#IPEXUS

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