Director of Operational Excellence

$97k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Dallas County $46k - $165k Per Year Director of Operational Excellence Thompson Pipe Group

Occupation:

General and Operations Managers

Location:

Grand Prairie, TX - 75050

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

04/23/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Remote:

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Updated:

04/28/2026

Expires:

05/29/2026 Job #: 17006041 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Thompson Pipe Group, Inc. located in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence with a Masters degree in Project Management or related field and 2 years experience in Operation Excellence Lead or related field.

Travel is required. Email resume to bmalkenhorst@thompsonpipegroup.com

Salary Offered:

$97,198.00 The Director of Operational Excellence leads performance improvement initiatives across Thompson Pipe Group's manufacturing and construction operations. This role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, process consistency, safety, and product quality throughout all facilities involved in the design, fabrication, and installation of reinforced concrete and steel pressure pipe systems. The position drives Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce cost, enhance delivery performance, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing process improvement plans for production and administrative workflows.
• Support standardization of routine processes across production areas such as coating, lining, welding, hydro-testing, and finishing.
• Conduct basic Lean and continuous improvement activities to help reduce waste and improve daily performance.
• Gather and analyze production and quality data to support plant managers and department leaders.
• Assist in process mapping, documenting work instructions, and updating standard operating procedures.
• Help coordinate small improvement events and provide on-the-floor training on simple problem-solving tools.
• Support Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams with routine efficiency, throughput, and safety improvement activities.
• Update and maintain visual management boards, KPI dashboards, and related reporting tools.
• Assist with facility layout reviews and capital project planning by providing data and documentation support.
• Prepare summary reports for leadership based on collected data and project progress.
• Promote a culture of communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement at the plant level.