Red Cat Holdings · 1 day ago
Operational Excellence Program Manager
Carson, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $132K/yr
8+ years expRed Cat Holdings is focused on aerospace manufacturing operations, seeking an Operational Excellence Program Manager. This role is responsible for leading initiatives to improve process efficiency and quality, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies while collaborating with various teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company’s Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with strategic business objectives utilizing the Hoshin Kanri method
Partner with leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions
Lead the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational efficiency and product quality
Manage project visibility and achieve success before deadlines by holding project owners accountable and driving the culture in this direction
Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and Kaizen events to identify and eliminate waste
Standardize key manufacturing and business processes to improve throughput, quality, and on-time delivery such as 5S, Visual Management, Problem Solving, and Teamwork
Develop KPI dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor process performance and cost savings
Drive implementation of automation, digital tools, and visual management systems to enhance operational visibility
Serve as a change agent to embed a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization
Train and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles, problem-solving, and performance improvement tools
Lead cross-functional workshops and ensure adoption of new processes through effective communication and coaching
Establish and monitor KPIs related to productivity, scrap/rework, lead time, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Present progress reports and ROI analyses to executive leadership on continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Finance to validate and track project cost savings and efficiency gains
Ensure improvement initiatives align with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR requirements
Support audit readiness through process documentation, risk assessments, and corrective action tracking
Partner with Quality and Engineering to enhance defect prevention and process control strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field
8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or program management, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry
Proven track record leading Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results
Experience managing cross-functional projects involving production, engineering, and supply chain
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools (5S, visual management, problem solving, teamwork, value stream mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, DMAIC)
Proficiency in statistical analysis, process capability studies, and root cause methodologies
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills across all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within tight deadlines
Expertise in project/program management, indirectly managing people, gaining buy-in, and driving projects to completion
Attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required
Preferred
Black Belt highly preferred
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$270.05MKey Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
C
Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
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