Operational Excellence Lead

Aptimized; Matawan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptimized, LLC is seeking a Master Black Belt / Operational Excellence Leader in New Jersey to assess, redesign, and optimize critical business processes across the enterprise. This hybrid role will coordinate with our Matawan and Wayne locations, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost savings.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of healthcare-focused operational excellence, extensive Lean Six Sigma expertise, and a track record of leading transformative initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and transformations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process mapping, value stream analysis, and change management.
• Experience evaluating automation, digital transformation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current operating processes across multiple functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, waste, and process breakdowns affecting performance.
• Document findings and present data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.
• Design and implement new ways of working that improve efficiency, quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, automation solutions, and AI-driven tools to streamline operations.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Establish KPIs, performance dashboards, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms.
• Develop sustainable frameworks to measure, monitor, and continuously improve operational performance.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive adoption, manage change, and ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Executive communication

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Automation experience

AI-driven solutions

Healthcare exp.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Automation tools

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

Consultant: Master Black Belt / Operational Excellence Leader

Term: 6 months +

Location: Matawan, NJ (Hybrid) and Wayne NJ (Our HQ)

Rate: Open

USC or Greencard Only

Must have experience working as a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt in a Medical or Healthcare co,.

Must have experience

Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing healthcare organization in Central New Jersey, is seeking a highly experienced Master Black Belt / Operational Excellence Leader to assess, redesign, and optimize critical business processes across the enterprise.

The organization has identified significant operational inefficiencies that are impacting financial performance, productivity, and scalability. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving transformational process improvements that deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current operating processes across multiple business functions.

Identify operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, waste, and process breakdowns affecting performance.

Document findings and present data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.

Design and implement new ways of working that improve efficiency, quality, and organizational effectiveness.

Evaluate and recommend technologies, automation solutions, and AI-driven tools to streamline operations.

Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Establish KPIs, performance dashboards, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms.

Develop sustainable frameworks to measure, monitor, and continuously improve operational performance.

Partner with senior leaders to drive adoption, manage change, and ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

10+ years leading enterprise-wide operational excellence, business transformation, or process improvement initiatives.

Proven experience identifying and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and operational improvements.

Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process mapping, value stream analysis, and change management.

Experience evaluating and implementing automation, digital transformation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.

Success Metrics

Within the first 6-12 months, this individual will:

Assess and document current-state operations.

Establish measurable operational performance metrics.

Deliver actionable recommendations with clear ROI.

Launch initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase productivity, and create sustainable operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on change agent who can quickly diagnose organizational inefficiencies, challenge the status quo, and implement practical solutions that generate measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep Lean Six Sigma expertise with modern technology and AI-driven process improvement experience.