Operational Excellence Manager

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading organization-wide continuous improvement initiatives driving strategic process optimization and ensuring operational efficiency across all functions. This role oversees improvement projects partners with senior leadership to align process enhancements with business objectives and champions a culture of excellence throughout the organization.

• Lead and oversee operational excellence projects aimed at streamlining processes reducing costs and optimizing resource utilization to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
• Design implement and sustain process improvement strategies using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and other best practices to drive measurable results
• Partner with various departments to identify inefficiencies analyze root causes and develop actionable plans to address them fostering teamwork and alignment across the organization
• Regularly monitor analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success assess operational performance and identify areas for further refinement
• Deliver comprehensive training sessions and hands‑on support to employees at all levels empowering them to utilize process improvement tools and techniques effectively
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement by mentoring teams encouraging innovative thinking and embedding operational excellence principles into the company’s core values
• Ensure all operations align with relevant industry standards regulatory requirements and best practices to maintain quality and integrity
• Evaluate and ensure contractual agreements align with operational needs and the defined scope of work mitigating risks and maintaining project integrity
• Confirm accurate invoicing to customers by validating that all work performed is within the contracts parameters and appropriately billed
• Ensure the vendors contract aligns with the agreed‑upon scope of work avoiding scope creep and ensuring clarity in deliverables
• Work closely with Operations Business Development and Finance to address out‑of‑scope work update contractual scopes as necessary and ensure accurate invoice practices maintaining financial accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Focus on your designated responsibilities and refrain from taking on tasks that fall outside of your role or that belong to others

• Ability to analyze data and processes to identify areas for improvement
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills and maintains professional boundaries in all interactions
• Strong problem‑solving skills to develop effective solutions for operational challenges
• Ability to influence and motivate teams to achieve continuous improvement goals
• Skilled in managing projects including planning execution and monitoring
• Excellent communication skills to convey ideas and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and drive change within the organization
• Capability to train and support employees in process improvement techniques.

• Bachelors degree in engineering Business Administration or a related field
• 3 years of relevant experience in operational excellence process improvement or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong leadership and project management abilities
  
  Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is preferred

• Adherence to all RK Safety Quality ISO and HR policies and standards

RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if RK Logistics Group is concerned about…