Vice President, Summit Operations Excellence Academy
Summit Materials
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define organizational capability development strategy tailored to support Summit Materials Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Facilitate the design of Summit’s Operational Excellence Framework including strategic pillars for improvement, operational elements and organization capabilities for development, and administer implementation across the enterprise.
- Develop a standard library of training materials for use across the enterprise.
- Facilitate the development of expert skills within full time Operations Excellence roles through a train-the-trainer approach.
- Coordinate with Operations leadership, Operations Excellence Leaders, and Human Resources to deliver training in Operations Excellence methods in concert with a portfolio of improvement projects and events.
- Coordinate a mentoring program withing the Operations Excellence community, including acting as a mentor in Operations Excellence methods, safety and sustainability leadership, change management and matrix leadership.
- Report on key performance indicators to assess organizational capability development and associated impact.
- Work with external experts or organizations as needed to acquire and internalize targeted capabilities.
- Facilitate cross-business communication of projects, events, and best practices
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent, relevant experience (materials manufacturing, cement, aggregates, ready mix and/or asphalt experience a plus)
- 10+ year of experience in operations or related functional leadership, with a strong track record of continuous improvement project leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership.
- Expert level skill in at least one relevant, well established continuous improvement methodology such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma and working knowledge of others.
- Credible certification or equivalent credentials in one or more methods required. This may be waived initially, but must be completed within one year of assuming the role.
- Strong business acumen with comprehensive understanding of manufacturing cost and performance management.
- Detail-orientated with excellent organizational and communications skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and organizational abilities. Strong influencing skills with demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent problem solving abilities.
- High level of integrity and commitment to overall team results