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Confidential · 1 day ago

Operational Excellence Lead

positionMentor, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$110K/yr - $145K/yr
date10+ years exp

Confidential company is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer to lead Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across a manufacturing organization. This role drives process optimization to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement aligned with World Class Operations standards.

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Hiring Manager
Debbie Friedman
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Responsibilities

Lead and execute Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to deliver measurable performance results
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, streamline workflows, and lower costs across the Operations Value Chain
Develop, implement, and oversee project management frameworks for operational improvement programs
Manage and mentor a team of Kaizen Technicians, ensuring project execution, progress tracking, and follow-up
Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all organizational levels
Design and deliver training to strengthen Lean and World Class Operations capabilities across teams
Coach employees and leaders to embed a Continuous Improvement mindset and support cultural transformation
Analyze operational data (OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date SOPs, process documentation, and best-practice materials
Partner with leadership to ensure improvement initiatives align with broader business strategies

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceProject ManagementLean ToolsAnalytical SkillsCoaching SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetProblem-Solving

Required

Toyota Production System experience required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement
Strong expertise in Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, etc.)
Proven project management skills and experience leading multiple concurrent initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach
Demonstrated success coaching and training employees at all levels in Lean principles
Ability to influence, lead change, and drive a culture of Continuous Improvement

Company

Confidential

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location
Silicon Valley, California US, US
people-size51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Roshan Syed
Global Talent Partner
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