Regional Operational Excellence Manager Jobs in Iowa

Operational Excellence Engineer

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL !

Day to Day

Product Design & Organization

• Analyze, map, and redesign end-to-end business processes to improve quality, throughput, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Identify process constraints, bottlenecks, failure points, and sources of variation using data analysis and process engineering techniques.
• Develop and implement scalable process solutions that improve business performance while balancing quality, service, cost, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate business systems, workflows, and technologies to identify opportunities for optimization, automation, and simplification.
• Establish process standards, controls, and performance metrics to sustain improvements and drive operational excellence.

Problem Solving & Project Leadership

• Investigate operational performance gaps and implement corrective actions that deliver sustainable results.
• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3 Thinking, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment.
• Assess the impact of proposed changes and ensure alignment with organizational goals, customer needs, and operational requirements.
• Communicate project scope, progress, risks, and results to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Business Preformance & Change Leadership

• Partner with operational leaders to translate business objectives into actionable improvement strategies and execution plans.
• Act as a hands-on business partner, driving adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Measure, validate, and report operational and financial results resulting from implemented improvements.
• Benchmark operations against industry best practices and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, customer experience, revenue growth, and cost performance.

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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"We lead the way in meeting the need for flexibility and transparency which our customers increasingly expect"

Essentials:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field) 

• 5+ years of experience in related (Industrial Engineering/ Process Engineering/Continuous Improvement/Project Management) roles with increasing levels of responsibility 

• Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not necessary 

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or progress toward certification.

• Experience with process mapping, process automation, workflow analysis, or operational analytics, performance measurement tools. 

• Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. 

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advance Excel skills and moderate Power BI skills are preferred 

Choose Wellbeing

DLL's wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection - Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health - Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance - Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle - Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!

Settling In 

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative - an interconnected network - that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to Know

Desired Primary Work Location: Des Moines, IA

Other Acceptable Locations: Wayne, PA

Applicable pay range

$89,510.00 - $134,264.00

DLL is considering candidates in numerous locations. The pay estimate displayed represents the typical pay range for candidates hired for this position in the desired primary work location. Pay may be adjusted outside the projected range based on geographical differentiation as well as for any other lawful reason. Additional factors that may be used to determine your actual pay include your specific skills, years of relevant experience you possess, and other work-related qualifications. Many candidates may start in the bottom half of the applicable pay range, especially those with less experience or qualification.

This position is subject to the terms of DLL's compensation plans and policies. Further, the position includes all other benefits provided to DLL employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses, and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

• Deadline for application: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• DLL's referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Senior talent acquisition partner Macie Blazek via macie.blazek@dllgroup.com 

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

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DLL, a great place to build your career

DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world's largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture - shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us - is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive.

You'll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility.

Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions.

Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we'll "Partner for a better world" to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL. 

Join us in Partnering for a better world!