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... 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 ...

Operational Excellence Manager

North Highlands, CA

$120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for driving our transition to a Lean culture in ... Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. * Personal experience ...

Manager, Business Operational Excellence

Worcester, MA · On-site

$175K - $208K/yr

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  • Retirement

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Manager, Business Operational Excellence, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc., Worcester, MA (5 days a ... Drive execution of improvement projects by leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools & guiding cross ...

Sr Operational Excellence Manager

Nebraska City, NE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Sr Operational Excellence Manager here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in driving ... Excellent project management skills. * Passion for continuous improvement. * Ability to work in a ...

Manager, Business Operational Excellence

Worcester, MA · On-site

$175K - $208K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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Operational Excellence Leader

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

JOB TITLE: Operational Excellence Leader EMPLOYER: Nackard Pepsi, Flagstaff, AZ DEPARTMENT ... Change Management * Lead cross-functional improvement projects. * Support implementation of new ...

Sr Operational Excellence Manager

Nebraska City, NE · On-site

  • Medical

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As a Sr Operational Excellence Manager here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in driving ... Excellent project management skills. * Passion for continuous improvement. * Ability to work in a ...

Performance Manager , Operational Excellence

Lombard, IL · On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This individual is responsible for managing multiple simultaneous location and corporate projects ... an environment of operational excellence, including acting as a trainer for our Performance ...

$112K - $1M/yr

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As a ICS (Instrument Control Systems) Excellence Manager you will be responsible for governing the ICS project management framework and leading operational excellence activities across the global ...

Operational Excellence Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

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As the Director of Operational Excellence of our Advanced Metals Solutions (AMS) you will be ... Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, including proficiency in data ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational excellence project manager in the United States is $95,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Operational Excellence Project Manager is responsible for leading initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality within an organization. They use methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes. Their role often involves analyzing data, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring that projects align with the company’s strategic goals. They help create a culture of continuous improvement and drive sustainable results across various departments.

How does an operational excellence project manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements?

Operational Excellence Project Managers regularly work with stakeholders from various departments such as operations, finance, IT, and quality assurance to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements. This collaboration often involves facilitating workshops, leading Kaizen events, and aligning team members around common goals using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma. Successful project managers build strong communication channels, ensure clear documentation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement so that all team members are engaged and accountable throughout the change process.

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To thrive as an Operational Excellence Project Manager, you need strong project management expertise, process improvement knowledge (such as Lean or Six Sigma), and a background in business or engineering. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana), process mapping software, and certifications like PMP or Lean Six Sigma are often required. Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and leadership skills help drive change and engage cross-functional teams. These competencies are critical for successfully executing initiatives that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure sustainable organizational improvements.

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

AspectOperational Excellence Project ManagerContinuous Improvement Specialist
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMPLean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Work EnvironmentProject teams, cross-functional departmentsOperational teams, process improvement groups
Industry UsageManufacturing, healthcare, financeManufacturing, service industries, logistics

The Operational Excellence Project Manager oversees large-scale projects to improve efficiency and processes across departments, often managing multiple initiatives. The Continuous Improvement Specialist focuses on ongoing process enhancements within specific teams or areas, emphasizing incremental improvements. Both roles require Lean and Six Sigma certifications and work in similar industries, but their scope and responsibilities differ in scale and focus.

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Manager Operational Excellence

Circle K

Macon, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Circle K rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 1,359 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd 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.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US