Operational Excellence Leader (Lean & CI)

Sazerac Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company, located in Kentucky, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives. You will focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, and overall business performance in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires leadership in developing processes, training staff on Lean principles, and facilitating improvement events across functions. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential. Join us for competitive benefits and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building performance management structures and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong ability to influence change and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency.
• Analyze processes to identify and eliminate waste.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and KPI reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Sazerac Company, located in Kentucky, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives. You will focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, and overall business performance in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires leadership in developing processes, training staff on Lean principles, and facilitating improvement events across functions. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential. Join us for competitive benefits and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.