Senior Manager – Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Foster a culture of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Drive Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream enhancement projects across the business.

• Recognize, prioritize, and implement strategic process improvement projects that align with operational and financial goals.

• Establish, standardize, and track KPIs related to productivity, quality, service, and cost improvements.

• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure continuous improvement strategies are in sync with organizational objectives.

• Evaluate business performance and operational trends to uncover opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.

• Spearhead complex process redesign initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, minimizing waste, enhancing service delivery, and increasing customer satisfaction.

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.

• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and Kaizen events.

• Assess business processes with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and pinpoint innovative solutions.

• Ensure effective change management following continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and strategic client partners.

• Work in collaboration with client services, distribution center operations, and shared service partners.

• Assist key client initiatives by employing Lean methodologies.

• Persuade stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of continuous improvement professionals.

• Enhance organizational Lean capabilities through coaching.

• Direct project prioritization and resource allocation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires 9+ years of relevant professional experience.

• At least 1 year of supervisory and/or management experience.

• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Background in managing and developing teams within business, operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments.

• Proficiency in Lean methodologies, Kaizen facilitation, value stream mapping, process optimization, and structured problem-solving.

• Experience in influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide change initiatives.

• Strong business acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while achieving measurable results.

• Preferred experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, medical products, healthcare distribution, or pharmaceutical distribution industries.

• Preferred experience in warehousing, fulfillment, distribution center operations, supply chain, third-party logistics, or manufacturing operations.

• Preferred experience supporting strategic customer-facing initiatives and working directly with external clients.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.

• Experience collaborating with senior leaders and influencing decisions within complex organizations.

• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.

• Industrial engineering or operations engineering experience is a plus.

• Lean Manufacturing Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or 9+ years of proven experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Annual bonus opportunities may be available.

• Long-term incentive opportunities may be provided.

• Opportunities for growth, impact, and the introduction of new ideas.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for the job search or application process.