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.

At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community-how we help others is how we leave our mark.

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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.