Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence
Trex · Winchester, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $135k–$160k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Trex (industrial) in Winchester, VA. Manager, Operational Excellence you will leads enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement.
- They ask for
- 30+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, TPM, OEE, Root cause
- Base pay
- $135k–$160k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Virginia: typical posted base $85k–$115k. This one lists $135k–$160k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 13 continuous improvement openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live lean / ci postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 92%
- ✓ Six Sigma 92%
- Kaizen 69%
- Value stream mapping 54%
- 5S 46%
- ✓ Cost reduction 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Trex
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Trex in Winchester
8 other open roles at this site.
- Creative Operations Manager · Production · Manager
- Equipment Engineer I · Manufacturing
- Director, Manufacturing Operations FP&A · Production · Director+
- Continuous Improvement Engineer II · Lean / CI
- Tool And Die Maker II · Manufacturing · Technician
- Process Engineer II · Process
Full description from TrexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Put safety first – Always!
- ◆Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
- ◆Develop and execute the Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business goals.
- ◆Lead major improvement programs focused on OEE, yield, throughput, reliability, and cost reduction.
- ◆Coach and support development of CI Engineers, Process Engineers, Managers, and site leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
- ◆Establish standardized RCA methods, best practices, governance, and training.
- ◆Identify, prioritize, and manage high-value improvement projects across manufacturing sites.
- ◆Support process innovation and technology deployment including automation, analytics, and AI solutions.
- ◆Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams
- ◆Develop KPIs and management systems to sustain gains and monitor performance.
- ◆Lead change management efforts associated with business transformation projects.
- ◆Manage budgets, project portfolios, resources, and external partners as required.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Experience
We are looking for leaders with EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE.
- ✓Required Skills & Experience
- ✓Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement programs.
- ✓Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability, TPM, and RCA methodologies.
- ✓Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leader
- ✓Preferred Skills & Experience
- ✓Experience with manufacturing automation, digitalization, and advanced analytics
- ✓Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
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When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.
As the Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence you will leads enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, reliability, and employee engagement. Provides strategic leadership for continuous improvement, root cause analysis, process optimization, digital transformation, automation, and AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives.
Direct reports
Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 2 – 3 Engineers.
Job location
Winchester, Virginia, United States
Position type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and considering the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.
Benefits & perks
We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
- •Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
- •Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- •401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
- •Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
- •Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
- •Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- •Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.
Who we are
Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:
- •Innovate with Purpose
- •Obsess over the Customer
- •Own the Outcome
- •Operate with Excellence
- •Win Together
At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.
We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
Career advancement
At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have
