Senior Operational Excellence Specialist

Senior Operational Excellence Specialist

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Senior Operational Excellence Specialist role. Our client is a well-established manufacturing industry leader known for innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced production environment. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, they are seeking a results-driven professional who can directly impact plant performance, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, quality, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency.

· Partner directly with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to identify process improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.

· Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCA, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies to improve plant performance.

· Analyze operational data and KPIs including OEE, cycle time, throughput, and productivity metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

· Facilitate shop-floor improvement projects and coach frontline teams on continuous improvement practices and problem-solving techniques.

· Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate operational performance and project progress.

· Support implementation and sustainability of standardized work, visual management systems, and operational best practices.

· Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational consistency.

· Drive accountability and continuous improvement culture throughout plant operations.

· Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives related to operational inefficiencies or quality concerns.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field required.

· 4–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, or related roles.

· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.

· Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCA, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Proven experience improving manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, throughput, cycle time, productivity, and scrap reduction.

· Experience working directly within active manufacturing or production environments with regular shop-floor involvement.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel; Power BI or similar tools preferred.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

· Self-motivated individual with the ability to influence teams and drive sustainable operational improvements.

· Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

What We Offer:

· Competitive compensation package. $80,000-$100,000 DOE.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

· Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing organization.

· A collaborative and improvement-focused work environment.

· The opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and manufacturing excellence.