Operational Excellence Lead in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Operational Excellence Lead based in the United States.

This role is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position focused on driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will work closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT teams to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, data-driven solutions that improve performance and reduce waste. The role is deeply rooted in Lean and Six Sigma principles, with responsibility for shaping a culture of operational discipline and excellence. You will lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that directly influence productivity, quality, and cycle time reduction. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly execution-oriented, requiring strong influence skills without direct authority. This position is ideal for a professional passionate about measurable operational impact and sustainable process transformation.

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Analyze end-to-end workflows to identify waste, reduce cycle times, and implement best-practice process improvements.
• Facilitate Lean and Kaizen workshops, driving structured problem-solving and ensuring sustainable adoption of improvements.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators to measure operational success and improvement sustainability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT to design and implement scalable solutions.
• Support change management efforts including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption of new processes.
• Coach and mentor teams and leaders on continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence tools.
• Standardize processes and share best practices across teams and sites to ensure consistency and scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Proven track record of leading operational excellence or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive change without direct authority.
• Experience in process analysis, documentation, optimization, and performance measurement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Thousand Oaks, CA (on-site, 5 days per week).

• Competitive annual salary range: $103,500 – $126,500.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunity to drive high-impact transformation within a leading manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale operational excellence programs and methodologies.
• Career development opportunities within a global industrial organization.