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IntuitiveHCG

IN · On-site

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Participates in the establishment of strategic and tactical goals with the management team. Provides leadership and direction to quality and operational excellence ...

Eaton

Operational Excellence Manager (OPEX)

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Eaton's Electrical Sector - Residential Wiring Devices Division is seeking an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager for our Lincoln, IL manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available to ...

Ball

Operational Excellence Specialist

Pittston, PA · On-site

$93 - $160/hr

It is both, a facilitative leader and a learner, operating under the supervision of the Regional Manager Lean Six Sigma or Regional Operational Excellence Manager. The Operational Excellence ...

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How much do regional operational excellence manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for regional operational excellence manager in the United States is $82,768.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a regional operational excellence manager do?

A Regional Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for improving business processes and operational efficiency across a specific region within an organization. They analyze current workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure quality standards. This role often involves collaborating with various departments, leading change management initiatives, and providing training or support to ensure continuous improvement. Their goal is to drive sustainable operational excellence aligned with the company’s objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regional operational excellence manager?

To thrive as a Regional Operational Excellence Manager, you need a solid background in process improvement methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma), project management expertise, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with tools like process mapping software, data analytics platforms, and certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are highly valued. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are essential for driving continuous improvement, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and achieving sustainable operational results across multiple sites.

How does a regional operational excellence manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements?

A Regional Operational Excellence Manager works closely with cross-functional teams such as production, quality, supply chain, and finance to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices. Collaboration often involves facilitating workshops, leading continuous improvement projects, and using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma to gather input and drive consensus. Regular communication and stakeholder alignment are key, as the role often requires balancing regional objectives with overall company strategy. By fostering collaboration, the manager ensures that process improvements are sustainable and widely adopted across the organization.

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

AspectRegional Operational Excellence ManagerContinuous Improvement Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires Lean, Six Sigma certifications, and relevant industry experienceOften holds Lean, Six Sigma certifications, and specialized training in process improvement
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple sites or regions, coordinating large-scale initiativesFocuses on specific processes or departments within a single site or team
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, logistics, and large corporations with multiple locationsUsed across various industries, often within continuous improvement or quality teams

The Regional Operational Excellence Manager and Continuous Improvement Specialist roles both focus on process improvement and efficiency. The main difference lies in scope: the manager oversees multiple regions and large-scale initiatives, while the specialist concentrates on specific processes within a single site or department.

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Infographic showing various Regional Operational Excellence Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,768 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Operational Excellence Manager

QAD, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Redzone helps manufacturers make more stuff for less while greatly improving the employee experience. While there is a lot of hype around digital transformation, the factory of the future, and Industry 4.0, the focus has been on the equipment and technology - not the people. At Redzone, we are all about the people, what we call "the connected worker." We make frontline teams more engaged and more productive so their lives improve while contributing to positive business outcomes. We do this by combining exceptional software and world class coaching, giving our customers an average productivity increase of 22% in 90 days. Redzone brings together Production, Maintenance and Quality teams, improving the communications between those teams to resolve issues and increase output. Decision making happens on the shop floor by the people doing the work, in real time, for immediate impact and a better overall employee experience.
With over 1000 customers, 1200 plants and 325,000 users, Redzone is changing the way people work - one plant at a time.
Job Description
The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Coach is responsible for leading major Lean and cultural transformations across their customers in the Food & Beverage, CPG and General Manufacturing industries through the implementation of QAD Redzone software and expert level coaching. Coaches work within highly autonomous teams led by a Coach Director, have practical experience of delivering CI in plants and believe in leading-through-doing. They work directly with customers' shop floor staff, frontline leaders, CI directors and C-level executives to achieve both significant personal growth and tremendous productivity gains.
Before applying, please read below:
This position is Full Time, Exempt, Remote and required to travel 42 weeks, Monday through Thursday (annually) throughout the United States. Coaches must be able and willing to transport themselves by means of both driving and flying to customer locations up to 80% as needed. This role is not available for sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Oversees and coaches 5-7 customers at a time
  • Trains customers on workflows inside Redzone software through multiple 90-day on-site deployments
  • Facilitates shop-floor Huddles and leadership team Daily Vital Signs meetings to support action cycles on the shop floor
  • Tracks performance data and customer uplifts throughout the deployment
  • Leads process improvement and kaizen activities for customers
  • Openly shares feedback with frontline teams and leadership to drive positive behavior change and uplift results
  • Facilitates remote weekly customer progress meetings
  • Identifies miracle stories as well as miracle results to guide celebrations of wins with the customer
  • Manages project schedules with customers
  • Provides Success Assessments upon project completion
  • Delivers executive overviews and provides customers with information related to all Redzone programs
  • Troubleshoots customer technical issues as needed
  • Supports customer identification of next steps in their Redzone journey
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish preferred.
  • Senior Operations Leadership experience in manufacturing environments required
  • Previous experience working in direct, hands-on manufacturing roles like Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, and/or Continuous Improvement Manager
  • Practice using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and its components in driving production results and continuous improvement
  • Ability to plan, organize, and function effectively in a dynamic environment, addressing multiple demands of internal teams and clients
  • Ability to develop/maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound judgment and excellent assessment skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and to work in a high paced, high growth environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks within active projects to meet critical path deadlines
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Tech friendly and comfortable communicating technical requirements about networking, wireless, and software information
  • Able to learn software required to perform successfully in this position
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience and familiarity is desired, but not required
  • Must be able to provide proof of valid state drivers license

Education/Experience
  • BA or BS - Relevant fields of study can include but are not limited to: Engineering, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership/Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management
  • 2 years in a similar position, providing direct coaching to business clients, is desired but not required

Additional Information
  • Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
  • Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
  • An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or Hierarchy.
  • Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

Compensation Package:
  • Base pay range: $125,000 - $150,000 USD Annual (12 Months).
  • Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations as well as internal peer equity.
  • This position may be eligible for additional performance incentives
  • U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and ,vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.

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About QAD and QAD Redzone:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises.
QAD Redzone helps to enable QAD's vision for the Adaptive Enterprise. Labor productivity improvements directly impact efficiency. Productive and empowered employees increase the effective capacity of your plant and accelerate time to productivity for new employees giving manufacturers the agility to increase production beyond what was previously possible without having to invest in production equipment or new plants, and reduce the amount and impact of employee attrition. Empowered employees with a growth mindset take extreme ownership of challenges that impact their production goals, creating resilience in the face of disruption.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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