Director of Operational ExcellenceRole OverviewThe
Director of Operational Excellence will drive enterprise-wide performance improvement. In this high-visibility role, you will partner with senior executives to shape strategy, lead transformation initiatives, and build a culture of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
- Lead large-scale, enterprise transformation programs aligned to strategic priorities.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional process redesign efforts.
- Deploy Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve quality, and accelerate business performance.
- Mentor and develop Green/Black Belts, shaping organizational capability.
- Implement standardized operating systems, governance frameworks, and performance routines.
- Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and measure value creation.
- Champion change and influence adoption across all levels of the organization.
- Completes other projects/tasks as assigned
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or Organizational Development, or similar required; MBA or MS in Industrial Engineering, Change Management, or Organizational Development would be ideal.
- 7-12+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roles
- Lean certification (Lean Practitioner or higher) desired.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required.
- Demonstrated Lean / Six Sigma depth applied beyond manufacturing-into services and back office. Strong with value stream mapping, standard work, and problem-solving at scale.
- Built change networks, used structured methods (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR), crafted stakeholder strategies, and moved the "frozen middle." Measurable adoption outcomes.
- Strong facilitation and coaching expertise.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional or enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Analytical depth and experience with statistical or process-optimization tools.
Why Should You Apply?- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Committed to quality products and services.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
