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Operational Excellence Manager
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Ajulia Executive Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you looking to make a career change to an established company? This exciting opportunity as an Operational Excellence Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Operational Excellence Manager could be the right fit for you.
Responsibilities- Implement and sustain Operational Excellence best practices, including daily management, standard work, 5S, and structured problem‑solving
- Utilize data collection and analytics tools to enable data‑driven decision‑making, facilitate improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, SMED), and embed them into daily standard work
- Champion an action‑oriented culture focused on identification, analysis, execution, and accountability
- Apply expertise in high‑volume, automated manufacturing environments with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Establish benchmarking standards and measurable continuous improvement targets
- Support site harmonization and operational flexibility to maximize asset utilization, reduce risk, and improve overall performance
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, providing coaching and guidance on continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrate strong cross‑functional capability with a holistic, systems‑level perspective
- Proven ability to lead change, implement new strategies, and adapt effectively in dynamic environments
- Highly adaptable with the ability to perform under pressure and respond effectively to changing conditions
- Hands‑on, results‑driven leader with a strong bias for action
- Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing to increase efficiency, remove bottlenecks, and enhance overall operational performance
- Partner cross‑functionally to optimize processes, deploy lean principles, and foster a culture of operational excellence
- Leverage experience with manufacturing operating systems to build, deploy, and continuously optimize site operations
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
- 5 years of experience in OpEx.
- 5 years’ experience in a high‑speed manufacturing environment experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Direct Hire
$120K annually DOE
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