Lean & Operational Excellence Director

Tenex Capital Management; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenex Capital Management seeks a Director of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across manufacturing and distribution operations. The role applies lean methods, data analytics, and engineering discipline to eliminate waste, expand capacity, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include project leadership, capital deployments, Kaizen events, and training, with travel across North America.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate insights into practice.
• Experience with Kaizen events and capital projects deployment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local business leaders to drive projects to completion using data analytics, engineering deployment, Capex, and training.
• Lead cost-reduction projects using Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Improve operations by eliminating waste, improving material flow, and reducing tooling costs.
• Design quality controls and lead root-cause investigations of inefficiencies and failures.
• Prepare feasibility studies, value analyses, and cost justifications for tooling, equipment, and IT systems.
• Direct production operations planning, including production flow and equipment selection.
• Oversee development of layouts, drawings, and test plans and resolve design issues with senior staff.
• Ensure safety practices are followed when new processes are implemented.
• Train and mentor staff on quality checks, workflow balancing, and improvement methods.
• Document improved processes to sustain gains across sites.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Six Sigma

Data Analytics

Education

BS Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Tenex Capital Management seeks a Director of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across manufacturing and distribution operations. The role applies lean methods, data analytics, and engineering discipline to eliminate waste, expand capacity, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include project leadership, capital deployments, Kaizen events, and training, with travel across North America.