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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for excellence manager in Reston, VA is $84,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $121,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 collaborate across departments to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
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Regional Operational Excellence Manager - Beverage Manufacturing

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC

Sterling, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Lassonde Pappas rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 434 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!


Pay Range for this position is: $134,000-$200,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Operational Excellence Manager reports to the Director of Operational Excellence and is based in any of our five beverage locations. This individual will be responsible for guiding management teams in implementing an Operational Excellence methodology, technology and culture as well as lead and coordinate high-level continuous improvement projects.


Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% is required



Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Partner with 3rd party to implement OEE/Downtime application across all factories
  • Utilizes systems and digital tools to track and extract data
  • Build dashboards for OEE, downtime, breakdowns, yield, and other manufacturing data to drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
  • Manufacturing liaison to Information Systems and Technology
  • Leads and designs Manufacturing Operational Excellence goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the factory.
  • Employs TPM, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies to accomplish business objectives.
  • Assists with development and review of digital specification sheets, CILs, Centerlines, and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Engages in Safety and Quality culture by active participation in meetings and investigations.
  • Guides factory team to establish corrective actions, preventive actions, and process controls to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
  • Assists Production and Maintenance to achieve OEE, Yield, and Cost per Case goals by analyzing machine downtime, speeds, and waste.
  • Trains both hourly and salary staff on systems and data analysis
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent
  • Five or more years in manufacturing operations
  • Strong exposure to Manufacturing Technologies including MES, LMS, CMMS, automated data collection, visualization, quality, efficiency in manufacturing, automated decision control, workflow, database applications, scheduling, and interface to ERP systems.
  • Experience with machine downtime tracking software
  • Continuous improvement project experience
  • Experience training and developing others
  • Excellent PC skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Analyze data by creating and manipulating a pivot table in Excel
  • ERP knowledge
  • Willing and able to occasionally work evening shifts to observe operations and train others
  • The position requires a high level of creativity, exceptional organization, change management, and project management skills.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks with the capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
  • Must be able to coordinate all operational aspects of diverse project work and work productively with a wide range of people and job levels, both internally and externally to achieve objectives.
  • Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality of all interactions and communications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.


Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.


FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).


OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.


VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.


HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.


This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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