Senior Director – Operational Excellence

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. Lead the company’s continuous improvement strategy across all manufacturing sites .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Georgia • GeorgiaSenior💰 $195,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean principles, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and cost savings. Proficient in utilizing analytical methods and tools like SAP and Power BI to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance manufacturing processes.

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Lean Manufacturing PracticesContinuous Improvement Strategy DevelopmentStatistical Process ControlProject Management ExperienceSAP and Power BI Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Lean PrinciplesKaizenValue-Stream MappingRoot Cause Analysis5SStructured Problem SolvingPerformance ManagementCost Savings TrackingStatistical AnalysisTotal Productive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDiplomacyProactive Project ManagementCollaborative Team ApproachAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Power BISAPMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementFood ManufacturingConsumer Packaged GoodsManagement Operating System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company’s continuous improvement strategy across all manufacturing sites
Build the processes, capabilities, tools, and governance for a consistent and sustainable continuous improvement approach across factories
Establish a standardized manufacturing excellence framework based on lean principles, structured problem solving, loss elimination, standard work, and performance management
Develop and lead the company’s Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap across all factories
Establish common CI methodology, tools, governance, terminology, and expectations across the manufacturing network
Establish and advance Lean manufacturing practices including standard work, Kaizen, 5S, value-stream mapping, visual management, root-cause analysis, waste elimination, centerlining, and structured problem solving
Develop CI training, tools, playbooks, and learning programs
Develop a network of plant-level Continuous Improvement champions
Track plant targets and KPIs with Plant Leadership Teams and set action plans and follow-up meetings to close gaps
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly KPI charting and posting to maintain accountability
Use Power BI and SAP to turn operational data into usable information for plant and operations leaders
Apply statistics and analytical methods to identify improvement opportunities and support decisions
Implement and manage cost savings tracking aligned with corporate standards and deliver against savings targets
Partner with the Safety Director to embed safety into improvement work, including incident investigation, hazard reduction, and safety considerations in kaizen events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, business, engineering, food science, or related field, or equivalent experience in continuous improvement
7 to 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment, including a leadership role
5+ years in influencing roles, such as CI, Lean, or support functions
Experience or education in statistical process control, root cause analysis, or other analytical methods
Training and hands-on experience with value stream mapping, kaizen methods, 5S, leader standard work, and other Lean tools
Project management experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver on timelines, budgets, and goals
Experience developing or implementing a playbook for a management operating system (MOS) and a continuous improvement program, including how the playbook was rolled out across sites
Experience with SAP and Power BI for operational reporting preferred
Experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing preferred
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including working exposure to Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Planned Maintenance (PM) pillars preferred
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence leaders at every level
Diplomacy in communicating needs and recommendations, with credibility that earns trust across functions
A proactive style that drives projects to completion despite obstacles
A collaborative team approach in all situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams at once
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k participation
Paid holidays
Paid time off