Business Process Improvement Manager – Operational Excellence

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

📋 Description

• Plans, executes, and implements initiatives for process improvement, including methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

• Analyzes and diagrams current processes for evaluation.

• Organizes, leads, and facilitates project teams that span multiple functions.

• Establishes metrics that supply data for measuring processes while identifying indicators for potential improvement opportunities.

• Gathers data to determine the root causes of issues.

• Assesses performance in relation to process requirements.

• Aligns improvements with areas of performance shortfalls.

• Offers consultation on re-engineering techniques aimed at enhancing process performance and product quality.

• May conduct presentations and training sessions covering measurement, analysis, improvement, and control aspects.

• Researches and assesses best practices related to techniques and processes.

• Communicates progress made by the team.

• Conducts cost and benefit analyses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A 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 (OpEx) implementation, achieving measurable gains in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.

• Experience in spearheading transactional and business process improvement initiatives across various functions, including distribution centers, supply chain, quality, finance, operations, HR, or shared services.

• Possession of an advanced Lean or Six Sigma certification (such as Black Belt or Master Black Belt).

• Previous experience in consulting for operational excellence or process transformation.

• Proven success in leading projects within highly regulated industries, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools, including Power BI, Tableau, or Minitab.

• Certification in change management or substantial experience with organizational change initiatives.

• Strong presentation and facilitation capabilities for both executive-level and frontline audiences.

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

• Multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish, due to international travel and cross-border collaboration.

• Familiarity with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

• A proven history of mentoring or coaching other professionals in process improvement.

• Experience in succession planning and talent development.

• Strong financial literacy, including cost/benefit analysis and budget management.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability leave.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.

• Simple Steps (a global well-being program).

• Incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching.

• Short-term disability.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums).

• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).