Operational Excellence Leader

Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America.  Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year.  With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate.  At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future.  Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.

With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.

The Plant Operational Excellence Leader will develop and drive the organizational culture through projects ultimately to generate value and improve the performance of processes in the business through the application of Operational Excellence principles, Six sigma DMAIC, DFSS, Lean Manufacturing and other techniques to support the attention of process opportunities for the Meadville, PA Vitro Glass facility.

The Plant Operational Excellence Leader is responsible for identifying, coordinating, tracking and executing work associated with the Vitro Excellence Model.  Contact is required with other associates to effectively coordinate the work. He/She may work with Plant Leadership, Engineers and Production employees in the preparation of Green Belt Projects, 5S events, daily management design and other activities needed to accomplish the Vitro Excellence objectives.  It is the Plant Operational Excellence Leader to drive improvements to meet the goals of the Vitro Excellence program.

The Engineer will normally be expected to manage and coordinate the Vitro Excellence Model for the Meadville facility, often directing other personnel in the process.  It is desirable for him/her to have a knowledge of glass or industrial manufacturing technology.  He/She should possess an advanced knowledge of the principles of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. 

• Apply with the team DMAIC, DFSS or other Lean techniques to improve the process and ensure sustainable changes by project. 
• Ensure the scope and definition of the projects for the application of Lean and 6 sigma.  
• Work with all departments to identify training gaps and guarantee training requirements met. 
• Detect training and development needs. 
• Coordinate internal and external VEM initiative training activities when required Ensure the application of projects and the achievement of committed savings.
• Indentify potential Green Belts and suggest them for their development. 

Train in tools for analysis and problem solving, statistics, Lean and 6 sigma.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement
• Understanding of applications of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong Training, Instructional and Coaching Skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills