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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of Operational Excellence will manage all day to day activities related to Lean within the Hospital. The manager will align all activities with the overall strategy and goals within the area of Operational Excellence to ensure outcomes are measured and sustained. Additionally, the Manager of Operational Excellence will facilitate multiple activities related to performance improvement including the integration of Lean methodology through A3 projects, 5S projects, Lean Daily Management, performance boards, gemba walks, standard work development, staff coaching, and management tools development.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree required and 2+ years of supervisory/ project management experience. Demonstrated involvement in process improvement activities within role as healthcare leader. Experience in a healthcare setting and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel is required. Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Lean/Six Sigma certification desired.
LOCATION
4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States
SALARY RANGE
$34.50 - $51.00
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of Operational Excellence will manage all day to day activities related to Lean within the Hospital. The manager will align all activities with the overall strategy and goals within the area of Operational Excellence to ensure outcomes are measured and sustained. Additionally, the Manager of Operational Excellence will facilitate multiple activities related to performance improvement including the integration of Lean methodology through A3 projects, 5S projects, Lean Daily Management, performance boards, gemba walks, standard work development, staff coaching, and management tools development.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree required and 2+ years of supervisory/ project management experience. Demonstrated involvement in process improvement activities within role as healthcare leader. Experience in a healthcare setting and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel is required. Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Lean/Six Sigma certification desired.
LOCATION
4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States
SALARY RANGE
$34.50 - $51.00
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- IntePros3
- West Pharmaceutical Services3
- Schreiber Foods2
- AbbVie1
- Abbott1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Food & Beverage5
- Medical Devices4
- Technology & Software4
- Manufacturing3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operational excellence manager jobs.
- Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated project leadership experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives in a complex organization
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Power BI, or Excel for root-cause analysis
- Strong stakeholder management and change management skills across multiple business units
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field
- Experience with value-stream mapping, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement frameworks
Tips for Your Operational Excellence Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for operational excellence manager roles expect metrics. Replace vague statements with specifics: cycle time reduced, defect rates cut, cost avoided. Lean and Six Sigma achievements without numbers read as theoretical rather than proven.
List certifications in your resume header
Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or Shingo credentials are frequently listed as requirements, not preferences. Put your active certifications directly under your name so screeners see them before reading your work history.
Filter openings by industry and methodology
Operational excellence roles in healthcare follow PDSA and regulatory compliance frameworks, while manufacturing roles lean on Kaizen and value-stream mapping. Target listings that match your methodology background rather than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operational excellence manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most panels ask you to walk through an improvement project end to end. Prepare one story that covers the baseline problem, the methodology you applied, stakeholder resistance you navigated, and the measurable outcome. Practice it under eight minutes.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the role has authority to implement changes or only recommends them to leadership. Operational excellence managers without change-management authority frequently stall. Ask directly during the offer stage, not after you start.
Operational Excellence Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operational excellence managers?
The companies hiring the most operational excellence managers right now include IntePros, West Pharmaceutical Services, and Schreiber Foods, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large logistics operators consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many operational excellence manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of operational excellence manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though many roles require periodic on-site presence for Kaizen events and floor observations. Program and strategy-focused roles within consulting or corporate functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to plant- or facility-based positions.
How do you become an operational excellence manager?
Most operational excellence managers start in a process engineer, operations analyst, or continuous improvement specialist role and build hands-on project experience over several years. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, demonstrating that you led a cross-functional initiative, managed stakeholder resistance, and delivered measurable results is what moves you into a management-level role.
Can you get an operational excellence manager role with limited experience?
It is possible if you compensate with a strong certification and a concrete project portfolio. Candidates who have led even one documented Lean or Six Sigma project, with baseline data, a clear methodology, and a measurable outcome, compete more effectively than candidates with years of generic operations experience and no structured improvement work. Targeting smaller organizations or roles with coordinator-level titles that grow into management is also a practical path.
What does the operational excellence manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR is followed by a panel with operations leadership, where you will typically walk through a past improvement project in detail. A final round often includes a case study or presentation, where you diagnose a process problem and propose a solution. Some employers also ask for a portfolio of past project charters or A3 reports.
Where can I find and apply to operational excellence manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operational excellence manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and methodology experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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