Program Manager - Operations Excellence (Finance)
Job Description
The Program Manager, Operations Excellence (OPEX) role supports operational performance improvements at
the branches by collaborating with the Operations team and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
They assist in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and engage team members to enhance efficiency
and safety, ensuring alignment with the business plan.
Salary for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager, Operations Excellence (OPEX) role supports operational performance improvements at
the branches by collaborating with the Operations team and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
They assist in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and engage team members to enhance efficiency
and safety, ensuring alignment with the business plan.
Salary for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems, or another relatable field required, MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in continuous improvement, Operations Excellence, or Lean Manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success in implementing Lean/OPEX initiatives.
- Proficiency in driving Operations Excellence, Lean, and Change Management.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to achieving results.
- Collaborative and results-oriented approach.
- Excellent project management, execution, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and analyze problems, and develop effective corrective actions.
- Effective communication skills, capable of working with all levels of the organization, from operators to senior leaders.
- Experience in developing and reporting on key performance metrics.
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven mindset.
- Hands-on experience with SMART goal setting, strategy deployment, root cause analysis, 5S, and standard work.
- Ability to move around the office and other work environments, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
- Proficiency in using office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones.
- Capability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Good vision to read and analyze data, documents, and computer screens.
- Clear verbal communication skills for facilitating workshops and training sessions.
- Adequate hearing ability to participate in meetings and discussions.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively to branches, meetings and training sessions.
About Us
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.
We Hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
There has never been a better time to join the Badger team.
