ESS Executive - Fractional OPEX Director Network

Essexecutive; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS Executive is seeking part‑time operational excellence leadership to advise and guide clients on strategy deployment, continuous improvement, and transformation. The role focuses on Lean implementations, performance improvements, and building lasting capabilities across diverse industries.

Ideal candidates have executive OPEX experience, Lean Six Sigma credentials, and a proven history of driving cost reductions and value creation without full‑time commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience as an OPEX leader at executive level or equivalent.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma.
• Leadership of transformation and operational excellence programs.
• Excellent advisory and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive performance during critical business periods.

Responsibilities

• Advise CEOs, COOs, and leadership teams on operational excellence and strategy deployment.
• Lead improvement, restructuring, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Drive Lean transformation, waste reduction, and performance improvement.
• Coach leaders and teams to sustainable operational excellence.

Skills

Former OPEX Director

Head of Operational Excellence

VP Continuous Improvement

Lean Director

Master Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Quality Director

Transformation Leader

Business Excellence Leader

Independent OPEX Consultant

Fractional Executive

Operations Leadership

Job description

ESS Executive - Fractional OPEX Director Network

Engagement Model: Fractional OPEX Leadership | Operational Advisory Board Roles | Strategic Lean/Six Sigma Consulting | Interim OPEX Management

Provide part‑time Operational Excellence leadership to organizations seeking performance improvement expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise CEOs, COOs, and leadership teams on operational excellence, strategy deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Lead improvement, restructuring, and operational transformation initiatives during critical business periods.
• Drive Lean transformation, waste reduction, process optimization, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coach leaders and teams to build sustainable operational excellence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Former OPEX Director
• Head of Operational Excellence
• VP Continuous Improvement
• Lean Director
• Master Black Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Quality Director
• Transformation Leader
• Business Excellence Leader
• Independent OPEX Consultant
• Fractional Executive
• Former Operations Leader

Benefits & Culture

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No rigid working hours, real responsibilities and autonomy
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company

Manufacturing companies, service organizations, healthcare providers, logistics businesses, SMEs, family‑owned companies, and growth‑stage enterprises seeking operational excellence expertise without hiring a full‑time executive.