Operational Excellence Practice Manager

Job Overview
We are seeking an Operational Excellence Practice Manager to lead the consulting services for quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will develop training content, deliver education on-site and virtually to small and medium sized manufacturing facilities in West Virginia. The new hire must be a self-starter able to work in a remote capacity. The position is remote but the applicant must travel within West Virginia. No relocation package will be offered.

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Duties

Lead projects for clients with a specific focus on ISO 9001 quality management systems including developing policies, procedures and critical documentation; conducting internal auditor training; mentoring leadership on data driven decisions; and preparing clients for certification audits.

Lead efforts to expand and improve service offerings with quality management systems to include identification of continuous improvement opportunities to deliver a more comprehensive package of service offerings (including but not limited to problem solving, root cause analysis, process mapping, etc).

Lead efforts to build a formal service offering for ISO 14001 including development of systems, procedures, and policies; conducting internal auditor training; conducting gap assessments and preparing leadership for certification audits.

Maintain channels of communication with clients and the internal team to deliver proposals, projects, and follow up timely and efficiently.

Maintain current records of client firms, proposals, project status, and timesheets using a PC/Cloud-based customer relationship management system.

Participate in meetings, conferences and events to support the manufacturing industry.

Travel up to 50% may be required but limited to the state of WV.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Management or related degree.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience working in a manufacturing or consultant environment.
• Extensive working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 or an equivalent industry standard.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who works well in an independent setting.
• Excellent time management, project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Must possess strong presentation skills.
• Ability to travel in the state up to 50% with a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morgantown, WV 26502