Operations Excellence Coordinator

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.

• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Operational Excellence Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting Operational Excellence across the plant. This position is responsible for the development of training content and standard work for all departments as well as partnering with Production, Operations, Safety and Engineering.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, develop and document standard work which includes detailing steps and stages of task execution for operator training.

• Operational Excellence performance will include interacting with cross-functional teams in a heavy manufacturing environment for information that will be documented in various media.

• Accomplishes work standards by following productivity and quality processes within each department to enforce a level of uniformity to improve operational performance, cost reduction through decreased process errors, and facilitation of communication.

• Ensures all information is updated and logged by conducting regular analysis of processes and procedures and adjusting when necessary.

• Internally communicates documents, including handouts and emails, to inform operation supports of important notices.

• Presents progress and results of tasks to operations management through internal communications, including handouts and emails to inform of important notices referencing continuous improvements.

• Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments by collaborating with operations support.

• Supports the training of supervisors and employees to new and revised standards.

• Use of standard work software in order to create and maintain procedures.

• Willingness to work in a safe manner and drive continuous improvement.

• Regular, timely attendance to meet customer/company needs in an efficient and effective manner.

• Maintains confidentiality of all customer and company information.

• Performs special projects or assignments as directed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, and/or related field is preferred but not required.

• Previous experience in manufacturing plant is a plus.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail in evaluating the completion of various phases of projects.

• Possession of critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential.

• Must have a sense of urgency to meet project timelines.

• Good coaching/mentoring skills.

• Can work across departments to realize change.

• Effective, versatile, and action oriented.

• Ability to multi-task and adhere to guidelines.