Senior Level Operational Excellence Lead Jobs
Senior level operational excellence lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide process improvement strategy, cross-functional program ownership, and the teams that drive measurable operational outcomes. Openings are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like Jabil, Atlantic Health, and Trane Technologies hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsAt Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Production & Operational Excellence Manager
The Production & Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading all injection molding manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production performance while achieving customer delivery requirements and business objectives.
Key responsibilities include managing daily production activities, optimizing resources, improving key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery), and coordinating cross-functional teams including Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, and Supply Chain.
The position also serves as a champion of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence, leading initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance quality and operational performance.
Additionally, the manager ensures compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and GMP standards; supports customer satisfaction through root cause analysis and corrective actions; develops and mentors production teams; manages departmental budgets and resources; and drives strategic projects that support operational excellence, automation, digital transformation, and sustainable business growth.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10+ years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
- 3-5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence programs.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, automation systems, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (written and verbal).
Preferred Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- PMP Certification
- Scientific Molding Certification
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Production & Operational Excellence Manager
The Production & Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading all injection molding manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production performance while achieving customer delivery requirements and business objectives.
Key responsibilities include managing daily production activities, optimizing resources, improving key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery), and coordinating cross-functional teams including Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, and Supply Chain.
The position also serves as a champion of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence, leading initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance quality and operational performance.
Additionally, the manager ensures compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and GMP standards; supports customer satisfaction through root cause analysis and corrective actions; develops and mentors production teams; manages departmental budgets and resources; and drives strategic projects that support operational excellence, automation, digital transformation, and sustainable business growth.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10+ years of injection molding manufacturing experience.
- 3-5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence programs.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, automation systems, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (written and verbal).
Preferred Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- PMP Certification
- Scientific Molding Certification
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Senior Level Operational Excellence Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level operational excellence lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end continuous improvement programs, not just participated in them. Demonstrable outcomes, such as quantified cost reductions, cycle time improvements, or quality gains, carry significant weight. Certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strengthen a candidacy, but the ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and translate operational data into executive-level decisions is what separates senior candidates from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level operational excellence leads?
Companies hiring senior level operational excellence leads right now include Jabil, Atlantic Health, and Trane Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics operators, and professional services firms that run complex, high-volume operations and need experienced leaders to drive systemic improvement.
Are there remote senior level operational excellence lead jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of operational work. About 20% of senior level operational excellence lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing employer flexibility for candidates who can manage process improvement programs across distributed teams and facilities.
What makes an operational excellence lead role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Rather than supporting a program, senior operational excellence leads set the improvement roadmap, own the results, and are accountable to executive stakeholders. They mentor analysts and mid-level practitioners, lead change management across business units, and are expected to build organizational capability in continuous improvement, not just execute individual projects.
Which industries hire the most senior level operational excellence leads?
Senior level operational excellence lead roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because their scale, regulatory requirements, and competitive pressure create sustained demand for experienced professionals who can standardize processes and reduce operational waste across large, complex organizations.