Operational Excellence Leader

TechDigital Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across the organization, applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other CI methodologies to eliminate waste, improve quality, increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. The CI Leader works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading CI projects, mentoring staff in Lean, monitoring KPIs, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operations, Manufacturing, or Process Excellence.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, value stream mapping, and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions.
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure achievement of improvement targets.
• Standardize processes and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as: 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Pareto Analysis, FMEA.
• Collaborate with department managers to prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Support change management activities and encourage employee engagement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on project progress, savings, and business impact.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

DMAIC Methodology

Process Mapping

Statistical Analysis

Change Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

TechDigital Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across the organization, applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other CI methodologies to eliminate waste, improve quality, increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. The CI Leader works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading CI projects, mentoring staff in Lean, monitoring KPIs, and reporting