Senior Operational Excellence Consultant
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington • Massachusetts • United States
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About the role
- Mentor and train manufacturing teams and leaders in operational excellence tools, methodologies, and mindsets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-sufficiency.
- Manage multiple operational excellence Kaizen efforts/projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources.
- Lead end-to-end process assessments, mapping, and redesign using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Agile.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, middle management, and front-line employees to understand business needs, secure buy-in, and drive change adoption.
- Partner with Site leadership to design and implement change management strategies, communication plans, and training programs.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to inform recommendations and measure project impact.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging practices, disseminating knowledge across a network of manufacturing sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or operations leadership roles preferred
- Professional certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), or equivalent methodologies.
- Demonstrated success leading transformation projects with measurable business results, achieved through cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, supported by advanced proficiency in process mapping, data analytics, and visualization tools.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build and foster strong, collaborative working relationships across multiple organizational levels.
- Expertise in managing competing priorities within fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Practical knowledge of contemporary digital tools and data solutions (e.g., Microsoft 365).
Benefits
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
LeanSix SigmaKaizenAgileprocess mappingdata analyticsdata visualization
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingcommunication skillspresentation skillsfacilitation skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration
Certifications
Lean certificationSix Sigma Black Belt