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Coloplast

Customer Excellence Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $26/hr

The Specialist works onsite in a Kerecis office and reports directly to the Senior Customer Excellence Manager. This is a fulltime role. Major Areas of Accountability * Analyze usage patterns to ...

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA

$75K - $80K/yr

... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ... excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Qualifications ...

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ... excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ... excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Qualifications ...

lansing

Warehouse Manager

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

Live our mission statement centered on our values of respect, service, and excellence * Manages all warehouse operations including personnel * Handles all aspects of inventory management * Manages ...

ECS

Senior Director of Program Excellence

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$180K - $230K/yr

Management Capability Development : Develop playbooks, communities of practice, and enterprise ... Lead the Program Excellence function within the COO Office and establish it as the enterprise ...

Hondos Steak House

Restaurant Manager

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Hire, train, and mentor servers, hosts, and bartenders to uphold Hondos' standards of excellence * Manage scheduling, labor costs, and inventory alongside the culinary team * Handle guest relations ...

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What is the difference between Excellence Manager vs Quality Assurance Manager?

AspectExcellence ManagerQuality Assurance Manager
CredentialsCertifications in process improvement, Six Sigma, LeanCertifications in quality management, ISO standards, Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentFocus on continuous improvement across departmentsFocus on product/service quality and compliance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, healthcare, service industriesCommon in manufacturing, software, healthcare
Primary FocusOperational excellence and process optimizationProduct quality and defect reduction

While both roles aim to improve organizational performance, the Excellence Manager concentrates on overall process efficiency and continuous improvement, whereas the Quality Assurance Manager emphasizes maintaining product and service quality standards.

What is the role of an excellence manager?

An excellence manager is responsible for overseeing continuous improvement initiatives within an organization, ensuring processes are efficient and meet quality standards. They often utilize tools like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen and work to optimize operational performance through data analysis and process redesign.

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Operational Excellence Manager

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Socket.dev
Network Security • 1 - 10 employees
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$85K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

  • Work directly with production teams to implement process improvements and standard work.

  • Identify process inefficiencies, develop corrective actions, and analyze operational data to support decision-making.

Job description

Operational Excellence Manager

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $85,000/year (higher depending on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment. This position will identify process inefficiencies, reduce waste, improve productivity, and implement sustainable solutions using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can work directly with production teams, analyze operational data, and turn improvement opportunities into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational goals.
  • Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to improve productivity, labor efficiency, quality, safety, cycle time, and cost.
  • Identify bottlenecks, waste, and process inefficiencies and develop sustainable corrective actions.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and root‑cause analysis.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and change‑management methods.
  • Work directly with production teams to implement process improvements and standard work.
  • Train, coach, and mentor employees on continuous improvement tools and practices.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure improvement results and program effectiveness.
  • Analyze operational data and use findings to support decisions and action plans.
  • Present project results, recommendations, and progress to plant and senior leadership.
  • Develop strategies to increase employee participation and accountability in improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, labor efficiency, and capital investment.
  • Support improvement activities across multiple shifts as needed.
  • Ensure all initiatives support safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience leading or implementing continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
  • Experience in engineer‑to‑order, fabrication, industrial, or manufacturing operations preferred.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to deliver measurable results through process improvement projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and change management.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data.
  • Strong leadership, project management, facilitation, presentation, and training skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving abilities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

  • Regularly walk and interact with teams on the manufacturing floor.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout production areas.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to support multiple shifts and work flexible hours when improvement activities require it.
  • Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.
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