Enterprise Lean Six Sigma Leader

Allparts, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, quality, and operations. You will drive Lean Six Sigma programs, coach belts, and partner with senior leaders to set strategic priorities that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Master Black Belt or ability to obtain within a year, 10+ years in manufacturing/ops, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, or continuous improvement experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading enterprise-level Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering measurable financial and operational results.
• Experience coaching Black Belts, Green Belts, and business leaders.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing systems in a high-growth environment preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead SuperATV's enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement strategy.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify strategic improvement priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Continuous Improvement team members, Black Belts, Green Belts, and functional leaders.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
• Facilitate strategic value stream mapping activities across the business.
• Establish and maintain Continuous Improvement governance, project prioritization, and project review processes.
• Drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, lead time, inventory, service levels, and operational cost.
• Develop and implement KPI dashboards and management systems to monitor business performance.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective action efforts related to recurring operational challenges.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Experience, and Product Development leaders to identify and eliminate waste.
• Standardize best practices and ensure continuous improvement gains are sustained.
• Champion a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and operational best practices to improve business performance.
• Facilitate executive reviews and communicate project outcomes to senior leadership.
• Build organizational capability through training programs focused on Lean, Six Sigma, problem solving, and leadership development.
• Establish annual improvement targets and track organizational performance against goals.
• Support acquisitions, integration projects, facility expansions, and major operational transformations as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

DMAIC

A3

5S

SMED

Value Stream Mapping

Visual Management

Standard Work

Problem-Solving

Financial Acumen

Facilitation

Leadership

Excel

BI Tools

Influence

Communication

Multi-initiative Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Master's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification required or within 1 year

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

10 years of progressive manufacturing/ops/quality/continuous improvement

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Dorman Products is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, quality, and operations. You will drive Lean Six Sigma programs, coach belts, and partner with senior leaders to set strategic priorities that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Master Black Belt or ability to obtain within a year, 10+ years in manufacturing/ops, and strong financial acumen.