Operational Excellence Leader

4 weeks ago


Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States Michael Page Full time

The Operational Excellence Leader will drive process improvements and enhance overall business performance at our manufacturing facility in Bellingham, MA. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and foster continuous improvement.

Our client has been supporting the polymer industry for over six decades, providing tools and services that offer real-time insights into production processes. They specialize in manufacturing high-precision sensor technologies, delivering critical data on polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature to help customers maintain product consistency and meet global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze data to identify improvement areas, establish KPIs, and track progress
  • Lead Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement events
  • Serve as the go-to expert on Lean, OpEx, 6S, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
  • Drive process improvements and document cross-functional strategies
  • Provide training and lead rapid improvement efforts to enhance productivity
  • Manage OpEx projects, track cost savings, and report results

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years in a lean or operational excellence role within manufacturing
  • Comfortable spending a majority of the day on the production floor
  • Proven experience facilitating Kaizen events
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute)
  • Lean Six Sigma certified - Black Belt preferred
  • 4+ years in process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional projects
  • Familiar with ACE tools (root cause analysis, mistake proofing)
  • Local to Bellingham, MA

What We Offer:

  • 5% 401K match
  • My client is active in community outreach and volunteering, recently supporting breast cancer fundraising
  • Health, dental, vision, and fitness reimbursements
  • Work directly with senior management and the President of the company
  • Convenient location near doggy daycare and commuter rail
  • Discounted BJ's membership
  • Fun events like sip-and-paint activities


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