Operations Excellence Manager - Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Manager, Production Manager
Operations Excellence Manager - Manufacturing
$125,000 - $150,000 per year | Downey, CA | On‑Site | Permanent
Manufacturing Operations Excellence Manager – Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Leader 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.
- 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
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
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience
- High School Diploma / GED with 8+ years of manufacturing CI experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt strongly preferred
Experience:
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma
- Manufacturing operations and plant‑level continuous improvement
- Data analytics using process and financial metrics
- Leading CI projects from concept through implementation
Proven ability to:
- Influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority
- Drive sustainable change in fast‑paced manufacturing environments
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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