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Aerogen

Director of Commercial Excellence

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Establish a formal commercial-excellence governance process for internal customers and cross functional partners. * Lead project management and change management for CRM and commercial-tool ...

Hiscox

Billing Excellence Lead

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

The Billing Excellence Lead is responsible for driving continuous improvement and process ... Develop and deliver training and change management initiatives to embed process improvements.

S&C

Senior Manager - Business Process

Chicago, IL · On-site

$151K - $200K/yr

Join Our Team as a Senior Business Process Manager - Engineering to Manufacturing The Senior ... process excellence and partnering effectively across IT, engineering, and manufacturing.

US Bank

Business Process Manager Sr

Chicago, IL · On-site

This role is ideal for a process-oriented leader who excels at driving operational excellence, managing enterprise governance programs, influencing stakeholders, and transforming service management ...

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Northern Trust

ITSM Service Excellence Leader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset ... What You'll Do ITSM Process Leadership & Optimization * Interface with senior executives across the ...

Northern Trust

ITSM Service Excellence Leader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $18/hr

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset ... What You'll Do ITSM Process Leadership & Optimization * Interface with senior executives across the ...

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How much do process excellence manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for process excellence manager in Itasca, IL is $99,053.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,600.00 and $126,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Process Excellence Manager do?

A Process Excellence Manager is responsible for improving business processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance. They analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile. Their role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing change initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement. By optimizing processes, they help organizations reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and drive operational excellence.

What types of projects or initiatives does a Process Excellence Manager typically lead?

Process Excellence Managers are often responsible for spearheading projects that aim to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency within an organization. These initiatives can range from implementing new workflow automation, optimizing supply chain processes, to leading company-wide quality improvement programs. You will frequently work cross-functionally with teams from operations, IT, finance, and human resources to analyze current practices and roll out enhancements. Project work is generally data-driven and may involve creating and tracking metrics, conducting workshops, and facilitating training to ensure buy-in and successful adoption. This variety not only makes the role dynamic but provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and broader business exposure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Process Excellence Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Excellence Manager, you need expertise in process improvement methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma), strong analytical skills, and a background in operations or business management. Familiarity with process mapping tools, data analytics platforms, and certifications like Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt are often required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills set top performers apart in this position. These abilities are essential to identify inefficiencies, lead cross-functional improvement initiatives, and drive lasting organizational change.

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Infographic showing various Process Excellence Manager job openings in Itasca, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,053 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Manager

Multi-Color Corporation

Niles, IL • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead Kaizen events, analyze outcomes, and follow up on action items to drive continuous improvement.

  • Utilize Lean tools, processes, and systems to analyze systems, develop action plans, and improve key performance indicators.

  • Provide support, guidance, and training to management and teams on Lean principles and CI initiatives.

MCC Label rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.
The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for driving our transition to a Lean culture in the plant, ensuring a high level of commitment and excitement with Lean plant experts, plant leadership and floor employees to exceed the business objectives. This role is fundamental in supporting and leading productivity improvements, and loss elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to actively engage our plant to achieve tangible results and to educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. We need someone with exceptional influence, management skills and a proven record of successfully directing employees who are not direct reports. This role will report to the Plant Manager.
Why work at MCC:
  • Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:
  • Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all QOD's that are associated with your job description.
  • Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs.
  • Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems.
  • Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation.
  • Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements, and Environmental, Health and Safety performance.
  • Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them.
  • Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.
  • Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.
  • Understand and apply financial drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
  • Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities.
  • Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).
  • Work with a wide variety of corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction.
  • Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives.
  • Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress.
  • Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
  • Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assuring buy-in and ownership at all levels.
  • Share best practices to drive results and capability to development consistency.
  • Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements.
  • Perform relevant duties as assigned by Director of Quality and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications:
  • BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment.
  • Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports.
  • Experience in being a change agent leading complex transformational activities.
  • Significant experience in implementing complex Lean principles as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
  • Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved through-put, shortened cycle time, improved inventory turns and reduced supply chain costs.
  • Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
  • Analytical, problem solver, technical troubleshooter skills, self-starter, communicator, leader.
  • Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
  • Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events.
  • At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change. Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
  • Formal Lean training from an "academy" organization either through direct consulting experience (e.g. Shingijutsu, TBM) or via organizations with deep, well-established lean operating systems (e.g. Toyota, Danaher)

MCC Label welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. MCC Label is an equal opportunity employer.
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For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world's most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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