Operational Excellence Project Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Senior Manager of Operational Excellence is responsible for leading initiatives to improve operational efficiency and enhance productivity within the organization. This role requires strategic thinking, a strong foundation in process improvement methodologies, process engineering, metrics management, data analysis, and the ability to manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The Senior Manager will plan, staff, organize, direct, and control projects to achieve continuous improvement goals, while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational Strategy Execution: Support the development and execution of theoperational excellence strategy, aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Identify keyprocess improvement areas and contribute to the implementation roadmap.
• Process Optimization: Assess current operational processes to identify opportunitiesfor enhancement. Utilize Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies to optimizeworkflows, reduce inefficiencies, and improve productivity. Establish plans to improveand/or develop processes.
• Data Analytics: Lead plans to gather, process, and interpret data, and providemeaningful insights and recommendations to improve business operations.
• Change Management: Implement change management strategies to facilitate theadoption of process improvements. Engage stakeholders, communicate effectively, andprovide necessary training and support to ensure successful transitions.
• Performance Management: Develop, track, and analyze performance operationalmetrics and KPIs to measure operational efficiency. Provide insights and data-drivenrecommendations to support decision-making processes. Orchestrate cross-functionallythe creation and implementation and of operational metrics reflecting processperformance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with leaders and teams acrossdepartments to ensure alignment of operational excellence initiatives with departmentalobjectives. Promote teamwork and collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of operationalexcellence professionals. Provide guidance, performance feedback, and developmentopportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Advocate for a culture of continuous improvementthroughout the organization. Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops toencourage employee engagement and a mindset focused on ongoing enhancement.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum Work Experience: 6+ years

Key Skills and Competencies

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Lean SixSigma methodologies and tools.
• Management Experience: Proven ability tomanage teams and drive change initiatives.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skillswith the ability to utilize data and metrics forinformed decision-making.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonaland communication abilities to influence andcollaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Project Management: Strong projectmanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize andmanage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Continuous Improvement Certifications: LSS Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt certification required.

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 15% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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