Business Process Improvement Manager – Operational Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a pivotal catalyst for lean transformation and operational excellence throughout the organization.

• Serve as an internal consultant leveraging expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.

• Evaluate existing practices to uncover opportunities for scalable enhancements.

• Implement strategies that improve capacity, quality, and cost efficiency.

• Facilitate workshops and project teams across various functions.

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics.

• Relay progress updates from operators to executive leadership.

• Provide training and mentorship to colleagues.

• Drive change and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

• Plan, execute, and manage Lean or Six Sigma process improvement initiatives.

• Diagram and assess current processes.

• Create process measurement metrics and pinpoint future improvement opportunities.

• Gather data to determine root causes of issues.

• Evaluate performance against process requirements and align improvements with identified shortfalls.

• Advise on re-engineering techniques to enhance process performance and product quality.

• Present training sessions and workshops on measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.

• Research and analyze best practices.

• Communicate progress made by teams.

• Conduct cost and benefit analyses.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience.

• Over 3 years of focused experience in Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence implementation.

• Proven experience leading transactional and business process improvement initiatives across various functions.

• Advanced Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Black Belt, Master Black Belt).

• Prior consulting experience in operational excellence or process transformation.

• Successful track record in leading projects within highly regulated industries.

• Proficient in data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Minitab.

• Change management certification or substantial experience with organizational change initiatives.

• Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills.

• Experience in developing and delivering Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement training.

• Multilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, due to international travel and collaboration across borders.

• Knowledgeable about digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Proven history of mentoring or coaching process improvement professionals.

• Experience in succession planning and talent development.

• Strong financial acumen, including expertise in cost/benefit analysis and budget management.

• High adaptability and comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• For degrees obtained outside the United States, a degree fulfilling 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

• Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment for roles below the Principal level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible benefits package.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability leave.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.

• Simple Steps global well-being program.

• Incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.

• Short-term disability.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.