Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

SharkNinja

Senior Manager driving logistics efficiency, cost savings, and operational excellence at SharkNinja, a global consumer product and technology company. Owning cross-functional improvement initiatives and financial validation.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Operations Efficiency initiatives, focusing on cost savings, service improvement, and continuous improvement. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects, leveraging data insights for decision-making, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

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Operations Efficiency LeadershipCost Reduction InitiativesCross-Functional Project ManagementLean Six Sigma MethodologiesFinancial Performance Tracking

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationLogistics CoordinationData AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCollaborationAccountabilityAnalytical ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelPowerPointVisioERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProductsRetailECommerceHigh-Growth OperationsOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Operations Efficiency program across SharkNinja, owning cost savings, service improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Operations expense base.
Develop and manage the Operations Efficiency project portfolio, including opportunity identification, business case development, prioritization, execution tracking, risk management, and benefits realization.
Establish governance, routines, and reporting mechanisms for initiative progress, savings, and risks.
Identify cost, service, process, and organizational improvements with Operations leadership.
Identify opportunities to reduce Operations Expense while maintaining or improving service levels, customer experience, and operational reliability.
Partner with Global Logistics to understand distribution, transportation, delivery, warehousing, carrier, and network cost drivers.
Lead cross-functional workstreams covering cost-to-serve, delivery efficiency, network utilization, freight optimization, accessorial management, productivity, and service performance.
Translate data and operational insights into recommendations, business cases, and execution plans.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Planning, Consumer Experience, and other stakeholders.
Partner with Finance on savings validation, forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting.
Create transparency across initiative owners, milestones, financial impacts, dependencies, and risks.
Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and tools for efficiency opportunities.
Drive ownership, accountability, and speed in operational improvements.
Report to the Sr. Vice President, Global Logistics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, or a related field
Experience in consumer products, retail, eCommerce, durable goods, or high-growth global operations
Demonstrated experience leading cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity, or transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of logistics, distribution, transportation, warehousing, delivery operations, and cost-to-serve drivers
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives with multiple owners, timelines, dependencies, and financial impacts
Proven ability to partner with Finance on savings validation, forecasting, budgeting, or financial performance tracking
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn complex data into insights, recommendations, and action plans
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Background in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process improvement, or operational excellence
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Experience with ERP/WMS/eCommerce platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Shopify, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud is a plus
Undergraduate degree from a respected college/university, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
Travel required domestically and internationally, up to 20%
Flexible work schedule to accommodate virtual meetings with other regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company holidays
Parental leave
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Back-up child and eldercare days
Product discounts
Referral bonus program
Wellness programs
High impact Learning Programs
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Career acceleration opportunities