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Operational Excellence Specialist

West Bend, WI ยท On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

High School Diploma/GED2-7 years of production experienceThe Operational Excellence Specialist will be required to be certified as a Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ...

Through coaching and mentoring, the division Operational Excellence Specialist works with leadership to teach & mentor TQPS principles in their subordinates, ensuring sustainability and continuous ...

Operational Excellence Specialist

Warsaw, IN ยท On-site

$67K - $86K/yr

What You Can Expect Responsible for the Operational Excellence function and execution of all programs and initiatives to help build a culture of continuous improvement across the manufacturing site ...

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How much do operational excellence specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational excellence specialist in the United States is $63,132.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operational excellence specialist?

An Operational Excellence Specialist is a professional who focuses on improving an organizationโ€™s processes, efficiency, and productivity. They use methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement best practices. Their goal is to help organizations achieve optimal performance by reducing waste, improving quality, and fostering a culture of ongoing improvement. Operational Excellence Specialists often work across various departments to drive change and support strategic objectives.

How does an operational excellence specialist typically collaborate with other departments to drive process improvements?

Operational Excellence Specialists work closely with various departments, such as production, quality, supply chain, and IT, to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices. They often facilitate cross-functional workshops, gather input from team members, and use data-driven methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma to analyze and optimize processes. Regular communication and stakeholder engagement are key, as specialists must ensure alignment on improvement initiatives and support teams through change management. These collaborative efforts help foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

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

To thrive as an Operational Excellence Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, process improvement expertise, and a background in business or engineering, often supported by Lean Six Sigma certification. Familiarity with process mapping tools, data analysis software, and continuous improvement methodologies is essential. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help drive change and foster collaboration across teams. These competencies enable Operational Excellence Specialists to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and support organizational growth.

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

AspectOperational Excellence SpecialistContinuous Improvement Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMP (optional)Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, healthcare, service industriesManufacturing, logistics, corporate settings
Employer UsageCompanies seeking process optimizationOrganizations focusing on process improvements

The Operational Excellence Specialist and Continuous Improvement Coordinator roles both focus on enhancing processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. While the Specialist often works on broader strategic initiatives across departments, the Coordinator typically handles day-to-day improvement projects. Both roles require similar certifications and are used in similar industries, but the Specialist usually has a more strategic scope.

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Infographic showing various Operational Excellence Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,132 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Operational Excellence Specialist

Claysburg, PA

Champion Home Builders
Architectural Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU!

We are seeking to hire an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team in the Claysburg, PA manufacturing facility.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

  • 401k Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Rx
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • In conjunction with plant management, identify opportunities for plant operations improvements, including all aspects of quality, productivity, safety, inventory, turnover, etc. Monitor, review and communicate performance statistics and observations with management.
  • Function as the local leader for implementing and coordinating operational excellence initiatives.
  • Perform periodic plant assessments with plant management, identify high warranty or service quality issues, review top "problems per home "and identify corrective actions. Identify and share with GM and plant management, Champion "Best Practice "activities.
  • Publish standards and process requirements in designated plant stations. Maintain and update standard work processes.
  • Develop and implement quarterly and periodic operational excellence plans with GM and plant management, track and report results.
  • Ensure production workforce is properly trained in process and manufacturing methods.
  • Assist plant management with requests to address manufacturing productivity problems.
  • Assist management in problem solving and training solutions in all departments.
  • Design, develop, and implement training for operational excellence of safety performance, quality performance and productivity throughout the plant location.
  • Maintain records and statistics to support training history by employee by topic.
  • Work with Quality Department, Human Resources Department, and Production Supervision to assure training meets all requirements.
  • Identify inefficiencies in the manufacturing process and work with plant management to improve efficiency.

Education and/or Experience

Some college or university course work; knowledge of building and construction (manufactured housing as plus)

Qualifications

  • Close attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong situational analysis and decision making abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong commitment to high performance
  • Familiar with a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.