Operational Excellence Manager (Onsite - Acton)

Job Summary

Join a high-impact manufacturing team where you'll lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, increase capacity, improve OEE, and reduce costs. This role is ideal for a hands-on operational excellence professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading cross-functional teams, facilitating Kaizen events, and delivering measurable business results in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Operational Excellence Manager

Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and leading transformational change? We are seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, increase capacity, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and reduce costs across our manufacturing operations.

In this high-impact role, you'll partner with leaders across the organization to identify improvement opportunities, lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives, facilitate Kaizen events, and develop a culture of operational excellence. If you're energized by solving complex challenges, coaching teams, and delivering measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operational departments.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/6S, PDCA, and DMAIC methodologies.

• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

• Identify and deliver operational improvements that increase capacity, improve OEE, and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving efforts and project teams to achieve business objectives.

• Analyze processes and recommend improvements to plant layout, equipment, workflow, and operational practices.

• Track, report, and communicate progress of continuous improvement initiatives to leadership.

• Mentor and coach employees in Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Partner with department leaders to align improvement initiatives with operational goals and priorities.

• Manage continuous improvement project budgets while ensuring minimal disruption to production objectives.

• What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Knowledge of U.S. and international medical device and drug delivery regulations.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries.

• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.

• Ability to effectively influence and present to all levels of an organization.

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Why Join Us?

• Lead meaningful operational transformation initiatives with visible business impact.

• Partner with talented cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

• Influence manufacturing strategy and continuous improvement culture.

• Grow your leadership and Lean Six Sigma expertise while driving measurable results.

• Play a key role in advancing innovative products that make a difference in people's lives.

• Additional Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 75% of the workday.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

• Flexibility to support off-shift operations when required.

• This is an onsite position within our manufacturing facility.

• Compensation & Benefits

• For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $90,500.00 - $135,800.00

• This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off (PTO)

• And additional employee wellness programs

• This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.