Hands-On Operational Excellence Specialist

MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to join its consulting team in Northeast Ohio. You will support delivery of operational improvement initiatives, with a focus on productivity, workflow optimization, and material movement across client environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, data collection, and facilitating workshops while applying Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or related field strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or industrial operations environments.
• Foundational understanding of Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience supporting operational improvement, process improvement, workflow optimization, or implementation-focused activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of operational excellence consulting engagements within client environments.
• Support implementation of operational improvement initiatives focused on productivity, workflow optimization, process improvement, operational flow, and material movement.
• Support Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma initiatives including process improvement, visual management, workplace organization, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct process observations, operational studies, workflow analysis, and operational data collection activities within industrial and operational environments.
• Support operational assessments, process mapping, KPI analysis, workflow documentation, and implementation planning activities.
• Support client-facing workshops, Kaizen events, operational reviews, implementation meetings, and facilitation support activities.
• Develop implementation support documentation including process maps, workflow diagrams, implementation trackers, reports, and presentation materials.
• Support implementation tracking, action follow-up, milestone updates, documentation support, and execution support activities within assigned engagements.
• Collaborate with internal consulting teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to support successful implementation execution and measurable operational improvement.

Skills

Lean / CI / Six Sigma understanding

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to join its consulting team in Northeast Ohio. You will support delivery of operational improvement initiatives, with a focus on productivity, workflow optimization, and material movement across client environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, data collection, and facilitating workshops while applying Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve measurable