Operational Excellence Lead

Envista Holdings Corporation

Operational Excellence Lead focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency in manufacturing processes at Envista. Collaborating cross-functionally to implement scalable solutions and drive meaningful change.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeThousand Oaks • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,500 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency across manufacturing processes
Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve cycle time, and optimize performance
Facilitate improvement workshops (e.g., Kaizen events) and support teams in implementing and sustaining process changes
Develop and track key performance metrics to measure the success and sustainability of improvement initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT) to implement scalable solutions
Partner with operations leadership to align improvement initiatives with business priorities and strategic goals
Coach and mentor team members and leaders on continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
Proven experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence
Cross functional background with both technical and commercial expertise
Delivers and sustains measurable results
Autonomous, agile, self-starter
Knowledge and experience in process analysis, documentation, and improvement methodologies
Able to work under pressure and multi-task across many initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Medical/dental/vision benefits
401K match
Other applicable compensation plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

LeanSix Sigmaprocess analysiscontinuous improvement methodologieskey performance metricsoperational efficiencywaste eliminationcycle time optimizationproblem-solving tools

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationinfluenceautonomyagilitymulti-taskingworking under pressure