Operational Excellence Lead

Kenco Group; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kenco is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the Kenco Operating System (KOS) deployment at our distribution centers. You will lead lean initiatives, coach leaders, and manage data-driven improvements across sites.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma expertise, and ability to mentor teams through change. Travel ~25%; remote work not indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma certifications (Green/Black/Master)
• Proven lean manufacturing experience
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of KOS across sites with minimal supervision
• Coach leaders on standard work and quality systems
• Drive data-driven improvements and ROI analyses
• Develop training and mentoring programs for staff
• Coordinate cross-functional improvements and project selection

Skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Change management

Process improvement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Minitab

Crystal Ball

SPSS

SPC XL

Excel

Job description

Kenco is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the Kenco Operating System (KOS) deployment at our distribution centers. You will lead lean initiatives, coach leaders, and manage data-driven improvements across sites.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma expertise, and ability to mentor teams through change. Travel ~25%; remote work not indicated.