Operational Excellence Manager

Requisition Number:

222664 Job Description Cintas is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to assist and support Rental Division Executive Leadership, Production Directors, location management teams and corporate Quality and Engineering leaders in overseeing Operational Excellence (OEX) through specific focuses on labor efficiency, processing excellence, and quality assurance. As the Operational Excellence Manager, you will assume the role of a technical leader with direct execution of OEX initiatives within assigned Rental Territories. You will stay abreast of new technical, operational, and equipment developments; develop new ideas to improve overall operational effectiveness, including but not limited to improvement in labor, quality, cost control, productivity, housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance. You will also train, mentor, and manage OEX Specialist / Engineer direct reports to effectively support the vision / purpose of Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Effectively develop and lead a team of OEX Specialists / Engineers. Serve as the primary point of contact for Operational Excellence issues, revisions, implementations, etc. Provide consulting and project management services to achieve and maintain Operational Excellence goals within the Rental Division. Work closely with all stakeholders to collaborate on overall operational effectiveness and perform the role of liaison with production leadership and relevant corporate support teams to meet the operational needs related to Operational Excellence. Conduct evaluation of existing labor and production processes for the purposes of identifying and executing on improvement initiatives. Be proactive in identifying, resolving, and communicating production process issues. Manage incentive project scheduling and execution. Utilize process and divisional expertise to provide leadership, coaching, and / or mentoring to others. Develop and deliver training programs or presentations communicating process revisions to the organization. Ensure field locations and Regional Directors comprehend and implement training content. Consult and cross-train OEX Specialist, Engineers, and assigned field trainers to accomplish this responsibility. Develop communications for field locations on Operational Excellence issues and improvements. Maintains and improves field relationships with GM's and frontline partners. Creates and delivers presentations at all levels. Perform Production Process duties, per the Production Process Specialist Job Description, for assigned Rental Division Groups / Territories.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma/GED Minimum 3 years' experience in Cintas Production Management, or 5 years' experience in outside Production Management Drivers License Ability to travel 60% of the time, including overnight travel.

Preferred:

Business or Technical related Bachelor's Degree preferred. Formal training in Project Management / Problem Solving preferred (Six Sigma, Certified Project Management, Operation Excellence, etc.). BenefitsCintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost. Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay 
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities Company InformationCintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers' facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best.

With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index. Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law. This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category:

Process Improvement 

Organization:

OperationsEmployee Status:

RegularSchedule:

Full TimeShift:

1st Shift