Operations Excellence Manager - Manufacturing

Operations Excellence Manager

• Manufacturing Leoforce
• 3.0 San Leandro, CA Job Details $125,000
• $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Operations management Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma methodology implementation Improving operational efficiency Financial analysis Master's degree High school diploma or GED Change management Bachelor's degree Performance Improvement (PI) Data analytics Manufacturing Senior level Training 4 years Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Data-driven decision making Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Experience:

Senior Level Salary:

$125,000

• $150,000 per year Job Details
• Key Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational performance at the plant level Lead the deployment of Operations Excellence tools, platforms, and CI frameworks Analyze manufacturing and financial data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities Train and coach employees on Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured CI methodologies Partner directly with front-line teams using a hands-on, floor-based leadership approach Provide project management leadership for CI pilots and full-scale rollouts Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure CI strategy alignment and stakeholder support Support plant transformation initiatives and change management efforts Travel up to 20% as needed Qualifications•

Needed Education:

o Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of related experience OR o High School Diploma / GED with 8+ years of manufacturing CI experience

Preferred:

Master's Degree Certifications:

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt strongly preferred

Experience:

o Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma o Manufacturing operations and plant-level continuous improvement o Data analytics using process and financial metrics o Leading CI projects from concept through implementation Proven ability to: o Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority o Drive sustainable change in fast-paced manufacturing environments A bit about us:

• Founded nearly four years ago and based in Downey, CA, with operations supporting large-scale fast-paced manufacturing across multiple U.

S. markets, we are a production-driven organization focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing people at every level of the plant. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making are critical to improving performance, reducing waste, and building sustainable processes. Our culture values hands-on leadership, collaboration, and empowering front-line teams to drive meaningful, measurable improvement. Why join us?

• 20% Bonus Opportunity 401(k) with

Generous Match Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Collaborative Work Environment:

Work closely with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership

High-Impact Role:

Direct influence on plant performance and transformation initiatives #manufacturing #project-management #kaizen #change-management #tpm #process-optimization #manufacturing-analytics #operations-excellence #ci-events #front-line-engagement #tier1