Vice President of Operational Excellence
Role Description The Vice President of Operational Excellence is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and performance. This role oversees the design and implementation of operational frameworks, metrics, and best practices across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving standardized methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs. The Vice President will collaborate with senior leaders to align operational priorities with business strategy, mentor functional teams, and ensure effective change management for key initiatives. This position also monitors performance indicators, prepares executive reports, and supports strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Operations Management, with a track record of improving efficiency and quality in production environments. Demonstrated leadership in Operational Excellence and Operations Management, including experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies. Proficiency in Supply Chain Management, with the ability to optimize end-to-end processes, inventory, and logistics to support business objectives. Proven experience in senior or executive-level roles, leading cross-functional teams and large-scale transformation initiatives. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with strong proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred. Experience working in remote or distributed teams, with strong self-management and digital collaboration skills.