Job Title: Operational Excellence Manager

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $150k - $155k + 25% annual bonus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a change agent to help the company achieve its operational excellence goals
• Work with senior management to develop and implement an operational excellence strategy that is aligned with the company’s business objectives
• Lead and execute on process improvement initiatives using lean and six sigma methodologies
• Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop and track KPIs to measure progress and success of operational excellence initiatives
• Provides assistance to Champions, functional departments, and business units in identifying, planning and implementing Lean and Six Sigma projects that tie strongly to business strategic priorities
• Facilitate kaizen events and other collaborative problem-solving sessions
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion within budget
• Prepare reports and presentations for upper management on the status of operational excellence initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in operational excellence and share with team members
• Serve as a role model for continuous improvement and positive change
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, leadership role or similar role
  
• Proven track record of leading and implementing process improvements to execution
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• First leadership experience in a line manager function is preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodology preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab
• Familiarity with manufacturing or production processes
• Ability to travel 50-75%