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Sabert Corporation

Operational Excellence Manager

Sabert Corporation, Sayreville, New Jersey, us, 08872

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Job Summary Drives continuous improvement efforts within the plant to achieve execution excellence and superior business results. Provides overall leadership for the plant in creating appropriate continuous improvement plans, deployment of tactical approaches, and creating a culture based on the Sabert Operating Principles.

Key Responsibilities

Directs and executes all aspects of continuous improvement efforts in the plant including planning, development, deployment, and reporting

Directs an ongoing educational effort to support the conceptual understanding and development of skills to achieve operational excellence

Assesses, analyzes and implements solutions across the plant to identify and eliminate waste, organize around Lean processes and deliver excellence on safety, environmental, quality, productivity and cost

Works with leadership to identify, select and define specific improvement projects while coordinating with leaders to eliminate barriers and raise awareness as needed

Facilitates and supports improvement teams to execute significant process improvement projects while reviewing P&L impact and resource needs

Influences, motivates and coaches individuals across the plant involved in operational excellence or continuous improvement objectives; mentors individuals to support them through the adoption of lean principles and the Sabert Operating Principles

Establishes and guides development and reporting of operational excellence metrics for the plant

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong working knowledge and depth of understanding in manufacturing and distribution operations

Deep expertise in Lean methodologies, tools and processes; understanding of all types of continuous improvement approaches

Self‑motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement

Well‑developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skills

Strong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy‑in, sponsorship and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives

Outstanding and proven leadership and interpersonal capabilities; ability to collaborate broadly across all levels of the organization to achieve results with cross‑functional teams

Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or a related field (B.A. or B.S.)

10+ years experience in a manufacturing or distribution organization

Proven experience in delivering successful outcomes in continuous improvement activities

Demonstrated, hands‑on successful experience in driving Lean transformation to achieve optimization of manufacturing systems, practices and processes

Lean certification from a recognized institution strongly preferred

Pay, Benefits And More Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer a competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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