Director of Business Excellence

Design and implement a comprehensive SC&O Business Excellence framework, including standards, governance, tools, and methodologies aligned to enterprise strategy Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and maturity models to assess operational performance and drive accountability across sites and functions Benchmark internal processes, capabilities, and performance against industry standards to identify gaps and opportunities for competitive advantage Partner with manufacturing, planning, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to deploy operational excellence capabilities and best practices Lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization) to deliver measurable impact on cost, service, quality, and working capital Establish a structured pipeline of improvement opportunities, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and strategic alignment Build and scale organizational capabilities through training, coaching, and change management to embed a culture of continuous improvement Drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics, performance dashboards, and reporting tools Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable operational roadmaps and execution plans Ensure consistency, standardization, and scalability of processes across the global supply chain network Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline) preferred Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or operational excellence roles within a complex, global organization Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level continuous improvement or business excellence programs with measurable results Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies Experience developing KPIs, performance management systems, and benchmarking frameworks Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive decisions and business outcomes Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries preferred Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt) preferred Experience with digital/analytics tools supporting operational excellence (e.g., advanced analytics, automation, visualization platforms) preferred Strong financial acumen, including understanding of cost drivers, productivity metrics, and ROI for improvement initiatives Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate strategy into execution Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel required Languages: English required; additional languages a plus. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing SC&O Business Excellence frameworks, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proficient in developing KPIs and leveraging analytics for data-driven decision-making in complex, global supply chain environments. Highest-signal resume keywords Lean Six Sigma Expertise KPI Development Continuous Improvement Leadership Data-Driven Decision-Making Cross-Functional Team Leadership ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Supply Chain Management Operations Management Process Improvement Benchmarking Frameworks Performance Management Systems Cost Analysis Productivity Metrics ROI Analysis Change Management Operational Excellence Soft Skills Excellent Communication Leadership Skills Influencing Stakeholders Coaching Training Certifications & Qualifications Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Industry Keywords MedTech Healthcare Regulated Industries Global Supply Chain Operational Excellence Tools & Technologies Analytics Tools Performance Dashboards Visualization Platforms Automation Tools Digital Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor