Operational Excellence Manager

4 weeks ago

denver, United States J. Kent Staffing Full time

Pay: $57.69/hour (equivalent to $120,000/year) *benefits not available – long-term temporary position*

Overview: Our client, a real estate investment company that invests in logistics facilities, is seeking a long-term on-going temporary Organizational Excellence Manager, reporting to the Organizational Change Management Director in the Lean Department. This position is responsible for driving performance improvements and lead strategic business initiatives, focusing on change management and lead methodologies. This position blends operational expertise with change management principles to deliver measurable and sustainable results across the organization. Someone successful in this role will be well-versed in the language of lean and be motivated and passionate about talent development. This is an on-going temporary position with no set end date, position is hybrid (1-day in-office in Downtown Denver, CO), and equipment will be provided.

Schedule:

  • Temporary, on-going, no set end date
  • Start: ASAP
  • Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid meal break)
  • Tuesday is the only in-office day (unless someone preference is to come in more)

Responsibilities:

  • Lean & Process Improvement:
  • Implement Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and operational efficiency across multiple departments
  • Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Lead kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles to cultivate a culture of ongoing process refinement
  • Operational Strategy & Execution:
  • Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics, enhance customer value, and drive long-term business growth
  • Use data analysis to uncover process inefficiencies and develop actionable insights to improve business outcomes
  • Explore the integration of new technologies, including automation and AI, to further streamline processes and increase operational agility
  • Monitor the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results
  • Change Management:
  • Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the organization
  • Develop and execute change management plans, including communication strategies, training, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project implementations
  • Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points, and create actionable mitigation strategies
  • Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement across all levels of the business


Required Qualifications:

  • 2 + years’ experience in a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • Exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proven ability to lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting data and providing insights for operational improvements
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and departments
  • Demonstrated commitment to talent development and fostering the growth of teams through coaching and mentorship
  • A curiosity for learning and growing in change management, lean methodologies, and other critical operational skill sets

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent
  • Experience leading kaizen events and facilitating process improvement workshops
  • Familiarity with change management frameworks such as ADKAR or similar
  • Experience using Monday.com and Smartsheet is highly desired
  • Knowledge of technical tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R) to support proof-of-concept development for process automation

Parking: Not reimbursed

J. Kent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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