Operations Excellence Manager

Amports

$80K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement (CI) or Operational Excellence (OPEX) leadership roles.
  • Proven success in delivering measurable improvements in operational performance.
  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred).
  • Experience in multi-site operational environments (preferred).
  • Background in digital enablement and automation initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise Operational Excellence initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Develop and implement a Lean/Six Sigma roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Facilitate cross-site continuous improvement events and kaizen workshops.
  • Coach leaders and teams on structured problem-solving tools and methodologies.
  • Partner with operations and quality to prioritize improvement projects.
  • Track and report on OPEX impact, including cost savings and efficiency gains.
  • Drive the cultural adoption of continuous improvement principles across all organizational levels.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to lead impactful improvement projects.
  • Engagement in cross-site collaboration and kaizen workshops.
  • Access to professional development in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to influence and instill a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Involvement in high-stakes strategic planning and performance optimization initiatives.
Full Job Description
Summary

Leads enterprise Operational Excellence initiatives, deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvement, waste elimination, and performance optimization across all sites.

OPEX Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Lean/Six Sigma roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Facilitate cross-site continuous improvement events and kaizen workshops.
  • Coach leaders and teams on structured problem-solving tools and methodologies.


Performance Improvement & Measurement

  • Partner with operations and quality to prioritize improvement projects based on impact and feasibility.
  • Track and report OPEX impact, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements.
  • Drive cultural adoption of continuous improvement principles across all levels of the organization.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in CI/OPEX leadership roles.
  • Proven success delivering measurable improvements in operational performance.


Preferred
  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
  • Experience in multi-site operational environments.
  • Background in digital enablement and automation initiatives.


Competencies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Facilitation skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Influential leadership
  • Continuous improvement mindset


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