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Operational Excellence Manager Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Industrial Engineering related assignments, Data organization, manipulation, visualization and ... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ...

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Industrial Engineering related assignments, Data organization, manipulation, visualization and ... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ...

Penske

Operational Excellence Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Industrial Engineering related assignments, Data organization, manipulation, visualization and ... Management: -Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives -Manage collaborate document ...

Mars

Operational Risk Manager, Engineering

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Operational Risk Manager role is responsible for supporting the delivery and management of Mars Inc Operational Risk Programs such as Risk Engineering, Business Resilience, and other loss ...

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Operational Excellence Manager

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

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

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Posted 11 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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