Senior Level Operational Excellence Leader Jobs
Senior level operational excellence leader jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide process strategy, continuous improvement programs, and the cross-functional teams that drive measurable results. Roles are concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid 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 Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level operational excellence leader job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned large-scale transformation initiatives, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led Lean, Six Sigma, or similar programs from design through sustained results is essential. Certifications like Black Belt or Master Black Belt strengthen your profile, but concrete examples of measurable cost reduction, cycle time improvement, or quality gains carry the most weight in interviews.
Which companies hire senior level operational excellence leaders?
Companies hiring senior level operational excellence leaders 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 companies, and professional services firms running active continuous improvement programs.
Are there remote senior level operational excellence leader jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require regular on-site presence given the hands-on nature of process improvement work. About 20% of senior level operational excellence leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles that involve both strategy and floor-level execution.
What makes an operational excellence leader role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level professionals execute improvement projects within a function, senior leaders own the continuous improvement strategy across business units, set methodology standards, and are accountable for organization-wide results. They also coach and mentor practitioners, influence executive stakeholders, and connect operational performance directly to business goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level operational excellence leaders?
Senior level operational excellence leader roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in operational efficiency programs because margin pressure, regulatory demands, or high production volumes make structured continuous improvement directly tied to competitive performance.