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Circle K

Manager Operational Excellence

Macon, GA · On-site

... management. * Oversees the BU's store auditing processes by: reviewing store audits completed by the auditing team, auditing locations that fail two consecutive Operational Excellence audits ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Perry, GA

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Perry, GA · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Perry, GA · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Perry, GA · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Macon, GA · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Macon, GA · On-site

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Red Lobster

General Manager

Perry, GA

$64K - $75K/yr

... operational excellence with a focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence and creating an over-the-top crew experience. Successful performance is measured through consistent delivery of ...

Symbotic

Automation General Manager

Jackson, GA · On-site

As a General Manager, you will lead and influence teams to foster a collaborative team environment ... The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with ...

Symbotic

Automation General Manager

Jackson, GA · On-site

As a General Manager, you will lead and influence teams to foster a collaborative team environment ... The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with ...

Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 1

Macon, GA · On-site

$56K - $87K/yr

Influence operational excellence through hands-on leadership and strategic planning. * Manage high-volume dining operations with visibility across service, safety, and financial outcomes. * Champion ...

Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 1

Macon, GA · On-site

$56K - $87K/yr

Influence operational excellence through hands-on leadership and strategic planning. * Manage high-volume dining operations with visibility across service, safety, and financial outcomes. * Champion ...

Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 1

Macon, GA

$56K - $87K/yr

Influence operational excellence through hands-on leadership and strategic planning. * Manage high-volume dining operations with visibility across service, safety, and financial outcomes. * Champion ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager operational excellence in Macon, GA is $21.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a manager operational excellence?

A Manager of Operational Excellence is responsible for leading initiatives that improve an organization's processes, efficiency, and productivity. They use methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to identify areas of waste or inefficiency and implement solutions. This role often involves working cross-functionally to drive change, train teams, and ensure that best practices are adopted throughout the organization. The goal is to enhance performance, quality, and customer satisfaction while reducing costs.

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Managers of Operational Excellence work closely with various departments such as production, quality, finance, and IT to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices. They often lead workshops, facilitate root cause analyses, and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives that require input from different functional areas. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are essential, as these managers must align diverse teams around common goals and encourage a culture of ongoing improvement. This collaborative approach not only helps achieve operational targets but also fosters strong working relationships across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager operational excellence, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Operational Excellence, you need a solid background in process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), analytical problem-solving, and a relevant bachelor's degree—often in business or engineering. Familiarity with process mapping tools, data analytics platforms, and certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are typically expected. Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for driving efficiency, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring sustainable organizational success.

What is the difference between Manager Operational Excellence vs Continuous Improvement Manager?

AspectManager Operational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement Manager
Primary FocusOptimizing overall operational processes and strategic initiativesImplementing specific process improvements and incremental changes
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMP often preferredLean, Six Sigma, Kaizen certifications common
Work EnvironmentCross-departmental, strategic planningProject-based, team-focused
Industry UsageManufacturing, healthcare, financeManufacturing, service industries, logistics

The Manager Operational Excellence role typically involves overseeing broad strategic initiatives to improve overall efficiency across departments, often requiring higher-level certifications and strategic planning skills. In contrast, the Continuous Improvement Manager focuses on implementing specific process improvements and incremental changes within teams or projects. Both roles share similar certifications and industry usage but differ mainly in scope and strategic involvement.

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Infographic showing various Manager Operational Excellence job openings in Macon, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,356 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Manager Operational Excellence

Circle K

Macon, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Circle K rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 1,369 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 47 rated convenience stores

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Will Oversee Middle GA area

  • Coordinates, schedules new program roll-outs and manages roll-out teams.
  • Collaborates with other departments to ensure timely ordering and delivery of needed supplies, materials for efficient roll-outs.
  • Maintains budget compliance of roll-outs through review and approval of invoicing.
  • Ensures training compliance and completion through CBTs and by conducting training classes for new programs that effect operations.
  • Conducts routine training meetings for management.
  • Oversees the BU's store auditing processes by: reviewing store audits completed by the auditing team, auditing locations that fail two consecutive Operational Excellence audits, conducting random Operational Excellence audits and ensuring Aims 4 audits are completed annually by the auditing team.
  • Provides analysis of various reports including, but not limited to: store's P&Ls, audits and budgets.
  • Ensures delivery of routine communication on Operational Excellence programs including any changes.
  • Attends Annual Summit for new programs, roll-outs, and to exchange knowledge of best practices.
  • Adheres to the company operating policy of Legal, Ethical and Moral practices.
  • Performs multiple tasks in fast paced and detail-oriented environment.
  • Maintains a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisors.
  • Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, or related field preferred. Other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
  • Three to five years of retail business experience in multi-site leadership or more preferred; including minimum of two years of management responsibility.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership ability, significant operations and marketing knowledge, effective communication skills, be self-directed, self-motivated and an advocate of Operational Excellence.
  • Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English.
  • Ability to present in meetings and conduct training.
  • Ability to supervise and manage the functions related to employees on roll-out teams.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power Point and Word preferred.
  • Ability to travel.
  • A current valid driver's license is required to operate a company vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements described below are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential tasks and duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee may also be required to:

  • Occasionally lift and/or carry, up to 60 pounds from ground to waist level for up to 30 minutes of a workday. (I.e. to replenish fountain syrups).
  • Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from the ground to overhead up to 30 minutes a workday. (I.e. stocking/maintaining inventory levels; resets).
  • Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from the ground to waist up to 30 minutes a workday. (I.e. stocking/maintaining inventory levels; resets).
  • Ability to push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (I.e. utilizing a hand truck).
  • Ability to climb a ladder to store or retrieve materials, place and/or replace signage.

This position may also require 50% travel by car

Job duties may change with or without notice


Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Circle K Stores are owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, the largest convenience store operator in Canada. We are recognized for our strong food service brands, Simply Great Coffee, and of course our icy cold, flavour abundant Frosters. Our innovative store design and merchandising is second to none.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

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