Operational Excellence Manager

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This role is well suited to an ambitious professional seeking to drive enterprise-wide transformation through Lean leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The role blends hands-on project leadership with strategic influence.

Role Overview

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Lean/Continuous Improvement specialists and driving operational excellence by deploying Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methods, and structured problem-solving across the site, specifically within our Formulation areas.

You will partner closely with site leadership to define a Lean strategic vision, translate it into a roadmap, and ensure disciplined execution.

Through coaching, influence, and leadership, you will enable sustainable performance improvement and cultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities


* Manage and develop a team of Lean / Continuous Improvement specialists, ensuring capability growth and consistent deployment of methods.


* Lead and drive Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, specifically our Formulation areas, to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.


* Partner with functional leaders to help develop and execute the Lean strategic vision and multi-year roadmap.


* Drive site-level strategic transformation projects through influence, coaching, and change leadership.


* Lead, plan, and facilitate Lean events and improvement activities, including Kaizen workshops, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), A3 problem solving, chalk circles, and Gemba walks.


* Identify, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned with business objectives.


* Apply Industrial Engineering methods such as time studies, flow analysis, system optimization, and statistical analysis to identify and implement improvements.


* Improve line and process performance using OEE/OLE methodologies, process control strategies, centerlining, and maintenance systems.


* Utilize knowledge of manufacturing systems and automation, including software, controls, and automated, semi-automated, and manual filling and packaging equipment.


* Build Lean capability and leadership behaviors across the organization by coaching and developing others.


* Communicate progress and outcomes through strong presentations and data-driven storytelling.

Required Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or related fields


* Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, ...