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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Architectural glass and glazing systems manufacturer

Director of Operational Excellence - Opex

Manufacturing & Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Practical experience facilitating Kaizen events and training or coaching teams on operational excellence tools.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and logistics flows.
  • Experience developing and implementing quality systems, including process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, standardized work, and layered audits.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, engage, and gain team buy-in through collaboration and talent development.
  • Proficiency in Lean tools, including 6S, Kanban, Ishikawa diagrams, A3, 5 Whys analysis, mean time to repair (MTTR), mean time between failures (MTBF), Poka-Yoke, just-in-time (JIT), and value stream mapping.
  • Fluency in French and English is required to communicate effectively with local teams and stakeholders at the American parent company.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the deployment and maintenance of the site's operational excellence system.
  • Develop and implement the site's operational excellence strategy, initiatives, training, and associated coaching activities.
  • Identify process-improvement opportunities and lead Kaizen events and continuous-improvement projects.
  • Collaborate with production managers and supervisors to reduce losses, improve efficiency, and optimize equipment performance.
  • Oversee quality initiatives and performance indicators, ensuring application of industry best practices.
  • Promote the use of Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies to achieve operational objectives.
  • Lead an engineering and quality team, ensuring its development, engagement, and performance.
  • Partner with operations teams to lead initiatives improving health and safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and overall process and equipment performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or another operational leadership role.
  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • A university degree in engineering; relevant experience may be considered instead.

About the Company

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Architectural glass and glazing systems manufacturer

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope designs, engineers, and manufactures architectural glass and glazing systems for commercial buildings. Its offerings include architectural glass, windows, curtain walls, entrances, skylights, and structural glass walls, sold to architects, contractors, and building owners. The systems are installed as part of building envelopes and may include blast-resistant, hurricane-resistant, and security glazing, with technical support and project consultation to ensure proper integration. The company differentiates itself through a broad portfolio of glazing products, a nationwide U.S. footprint, and emphasis on safety and resilience in its solutions, backed by technical assistance and tailored project support. The goal is to provide high-quality, resilient building envelopes that meet client needs while supporting sustainability and safety in the built environment.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$300M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1989

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