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Operational Excellence Lead

Job in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, 44060, USA
Listing for: Confidential
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Full time - Onsite with 50% travel

Toyota Production System experience required.

Seeking an experienced Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer to lead Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across a manufacturing organization. This role drives process optimization to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement aligned with World Class Operations standards.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead and execute Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to deliver measurable performance results.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, streamline workflows, and lower costs across the Operations Value Chain.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee project management frameworks for operational improvement programs.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Kaizen Technicians, ensuring project execution, progress tracking, and follow-up.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all organizational levels.
  • Design and deliver training to strengthen Lean and World Class Operations capabilities across teams.
  • Coach employees and leaders to embed a Continuous Improvement mindset and support cultural transformation.
  • Analyze operational data (OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date SOPs, process documentation, and best-practice materials.
  • Partner with leadership to ensure improvement initiatives align with broader business strategies.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement.
  • Proven project management skills and experience leading multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
  • Demonstrated success coaching and training employees at all levels in Lean principles.
  • Ability to influence, lead change, and drive a culture of Continuous Improvement.
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Manufacturing and Engineering
Industries
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing
  • Machinery Manufacturing
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