Operational Excellence Leader — Lean & Six Sigma

Orenco Systems; Sutherlin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orenco Systems is seeking a Continual Improvement Manager to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality. The role drives productivity, quality improvements, and cost reduction through data-driven projects.

You will build a portfolio of improvement efforts, train teams, and ensure sustainment of gains while collaborating with Finance on financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, industrial technology, quality, supply chain, or related field. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual and multi-year improvement plans aligned with priorities.
• Leads cross-functional projects using Lean/Six Sigma methods (DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen).
• Coaches employees on problem solving, standard work, and visual management.
• Partners with Finance to validate savings, cost avoidance, and productivity impacts.
• Maintains dashboards, benefit tracking, and sustainment documentation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, industrial technology, quality, supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Orenco Systems is seeking a Continual Improvement Manager to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality. The role drives productivity, quality improvements, and cost reduction through data-driven projects.

You will build a portfolio of improvement efforts, train teams, and ensure sustainment of gains while collaborating with Finance on financial benefits.