Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing

Are you currently in a Lean/Continuous Improvement/OpEx role within the Manufacturing industry and are looking to grow in your career? Do you have Lean Six Sigma training? Do you have a degree in Engineering or a related field? Are you interested in relocating to the Lexington, KY area? If so, please read on and apply to the Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing based just south of Lexington, KY!

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a growing Manufacturing company in their search to add an Operational Excellence Manager to the team due to growth within the company. This position will report up into the Director of Operations and the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience within Lean/OpEx/CI in a Manufacturing setting. If interested, please read on and apply to the Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing job based South of Lexington, KY.

Description

The Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the development and deployment of the Operational Excellence strategy within the automotive manufacturing environment.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives (cost, quality, delivery, safety).
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other CI methodologies across operations.
• Facilitate workshops, root cause analysis, and problem-solving sessions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees at all levels on lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track progress, sustainability, and impact of improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes and implement best practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and innovation throughout the organization.

Profile

The ideal Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Job Offer

The successful Operational Excellence Manager - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $80,000-$110,000
• Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• PTO
• 401K Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.