Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

Job SummaryUnder limited oversight by Senior Management, develops strategy, implements, and leads Lean and Six Sigma training activities on a site; manages internal and external resources to establish and grow LSS initiatives at the business unit level. May lead additional group(s) such as the Manufacturing Process Science group or others, based on the site needs.Key AccountabilitiesWorks with cross functional leadership teams to develop projects and metrics for any special groups such as the Manufacturing Process Science group to mitigate risk in manufacturing areas with high complexity; may span across multiple divisions/sitesMentors Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Leadership and other pertinent teams in Value Stream Mapping, SPC and One Piece Flow and other LSS/LEAN tools to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as linked to the Corporate or Operations goals and objectivesLead and coach the LSS team and create 3-5 year roadmap for Bedford Operations that will be integrated with annual company and departmental goalsThe Senior Manager, Operational Excellence is the resident expert in the application of Lean and Six Sigman tools and methodolgiesAs necessary, assumes project lead roles where business criticality or complexity requires in depth skill set or knowledge base. Works with teams to maintain records to clearly indicate problem solving techniques and decisionsResponsible for coordinating regional Cost & Quality program and presentationsDevelop and track operational KPI’s & projectsPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Networking/Key relationshipsThe Senior Manager, Operational Excellence must be able to network and maintain working relationships with multiple levels of the organzation including direct manufacturing staff, production line leadership, R&D counterparts as well as Senior and Executive management.Must be able to clearly articulate problems, solutions and business cases within these relationships to enable alignment and garner the necessary resources.Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:Bachelor’s level degree in STEM discipline, MBA preferred10-15 years minimum experience in manufacturing in a highly technical, recognized Lean and Six Sigma environment3-5 years leading, teaching and mentoring others in LSS principlesCertified Master Black Belt preferredHighly competent in Business software, e.g. Minitab, MS Excel, Project, Word, etc.Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.Skills & Capabilities:Functional/technical skillsAbility to operate in ambiguityConflict management, Delegation, Timely Decision MakingTravel requirements: <25% of time

Created: 2025-10-04