Director of OpEx & Lean Transformation (Multi-Site)

Lean Focus; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Focus LLC is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across four manufacturing sites, driving Lean deployment, productivity gains, and cost reductions. You will mentor CI leaders, standardize tools, and align Lean with business goals.

You will report KPI improvements to senior leadership and guide cross-functional teams through automation and digital transformation to enhance legacy operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing, including 3+ years in CI leadership.
• Proven experience with Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, KPI development, Transactional Process Improvement, Strategy Deployment, 6S, Standard Work, FMEA, Problem Solving, Kanban, Visual Daily Management, 80/20.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Continuous Improvement across four manufacturing sites.
• Lead Lean training and events aligned with productivity, safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Improve process flow, eliminate waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Facilitate events and deploy Lean tools such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, and root cause analysis.
• Standardize CI tools, training, and metrics across all facilities including scorecards and KPIs, ensuring consistent application and measurable results.
• Reporting metrics and KPI improvements to senior leadership.
• Coaching and mentoring CI leaders and operations personnel at each site to build local capabilities in Lean.
• Driving problem solving culture across the organization.
• Collaborating with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams to integrate Lean efforts with business goals.
• Sharing best practices across site and encouraging a knowledge-sharing environment to accelerate results.
• Supporting the implementation of automation, layout improvements, and digital transformation initiatives to improve legacy manufacturing operations.

Skills

Value Stream Mapping

KPI Development

6S

Standard Work

FMEA

Kanban

Visual Daily Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Job description

Lean Focus LLC is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across four manufacturing sites, driving Lean deployment, productivity gains, and cost reductions. You will mentor CI leaders, standardize tools, and align Lean with business goals.

You will report KPI improvements to senior leadership and guide cross-functional teams through automation and digital transformation to enhance legacy operations.