Operational Excellence Lead - Lean & Six Sigma

Aramex; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramex is seeking a Process Excellence Manager in Riyadh to drive continuous improvement across the organization. You will analyze processes, lead Kaizen and A3 projects, and develop tools to optimize performance.

You will coach teams, implement Lean/Six Sigma, monitor KPIs, and maintain process documentation while staying aligned with global best practices. Some travel within Saudi Arabia may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or related roles.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar desirable.
• Experience in process improvement, project management, and quality assurance in dynamic operations.
• Logistics or transportation management experience preferred.
• Experience with MOST or time-and-motion studies is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and BI platforms.
• Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia on demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, analysis, and redesign of business processes to optimize performance.
• Drive cost optimization projects aligned with local country management and Global PEX.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to execute projects including Kaizens and A3.
• Develop tools to map, analyze, and optimize processes.
• Conduct thorough quality audits and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis on process challenges affecting daily operations.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies across departments.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training on process excellence.
• Monitor KPI-driven outcomes and report on changes.
• Maintain documentation for processes, standards, and best practices.
• Highlight key projects and Kaizens for replication across the network.
• Stay current with industry trends in process improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Interpersonal And Relationship-Buildin

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

BI platforms

Job description

Aramex is seeking a Process Excellence Manager in Riyadh to drive continuous improvement across the organization. You will analyze processes, lead Kaizen and A3 projects, and develop tools to optimize performance.

You will coach teams, implement Lean/Six Sigma, monitor KPIs, and maintain process documentation while staying aligned with global best practices. Some travel within Saudi Arabia may be required.