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Vertiv · 2 days ago

Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager

Westerville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies, and they are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Operational Excellence Sr. Manager to transform their warehouse and distribution operations. The role focuses on driving performance improvement through process optimization, standardization, and best practices across multiple sites.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement a global Warehouse Operational Excellence strategy

Ensure consistent adoption of standardized tools, metrics, and practices across all warehouse and distribution centers

Collaborate with site leaders to tailor strategies to local operations while maintaining global alignment

Conduct end-to-end process mapping for inbound, storage, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping

Identify inefficiencies and harmonize processes across sites

Document optimized workflows to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency

Develop and maintain a comprehensive Operational Excellence Playbook (SOPs, KPIs, audit tools, CI frameworks)

Lead training and rollout across all sites to ensure full understanding and adoption

Continuously refine the playbook based on feedback and evolving business needs

Coach site teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies

Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost

Use data-driven tools (e.g., root cause analysis, KPI reviews) to prioritize and measure improvements

Deliver workshops and training for site leaders and warehouse teams

Guide teams through change management to ensure sustainability of improvements

Act as a change champion to foster a culture of operational excellence

Serve as the operational excellence liaison across sites, sharing insights and coordinating initiatives

Conduct regular site visits to audit implementation, identify gaps, and share best practices

Establish feedback loops to continuously evolve the operational excellence framework

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma certificationData analysisProject managementProcess mappingOperational playbook developmentChange managementCommunicationLeadership skills