Operational Excellence Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products; Parkland (KY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% annual incentive

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Louisville, KY is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost performance while partnering with plant and corporate leadership to implement strategic improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes coaching, change leadership, and organizational capability development, with a focus on measurable business results and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, automation, or related business experience.
• 4+ years leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evolution of the Operational Excellence System to meet objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
• Establish KPIs and analyze data to prioritize opportunities and drive benefits.
• Partner with leaders across functions to implement strategic improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor employees on operational excellence principles and methods.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Operational Excellence Manager at our Manufacturing Facilityin Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Manager provides strategic leadership for operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations. Partners with plant and corporate leadership to develop sustainable improvement strategies, strengthen organizational capability, and drive measurable business results through standardized processes, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration. Influences change across the organization while leading initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, enable workforce engagement, and support long‑term business objectives. Operates with significant autonomy and broad cross‑functional influence.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Operational Excellence Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of the Operational Excellence System to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement that prioritizes safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost performance.
• Align operational excellence initiatives with business priorities and organizational goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, improve process capability, and deliver measurable operational and financial results.
• Facilitate focused improvement teams and Kaizen events that improve manufacturing performance and standardize best practices.
• Identify operational losses through performance analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Performance Management

• Establish and maintain key performance indicators that measure operational effectiveness and continuous improvement progress.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data to prioritize improvement opportunities and drive informed business decisions.
• Monitor project performance and validate operational and financial benefits.

Business Partnership

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, finance, and operations leaders to implement strategic improvement initiatives.
• Influence stakeholders across all organizational levels to achieve alignment and successful execution of operational priorities.
• Communicate improvement strategies, project status, and business outcomes to plant and corporate leadership.

Organizational Capability

• Develop organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and training employees on operational excellence principles and improvement methodologies.
• Build engagement and accountability through effective change leadership and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across the organization.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, automation, or related business experience.
• 4+ years leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience leading enterprise or multi‑site operational excellence initiatives.
• Project leadership experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of operational excellence and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to interpret operational performance metrics and drive business improvements.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, coaching, and organizational influence skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple business functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering measurable business results.

Competencies

• Drives Results – Delivers measurable operational improvements while maintaining focus on strategic business priorities.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves processes through disciplined analysis, standardization, and execution.
• Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future business needs and aligns improvement initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared business objectives.
• Develops Talent – Coaches and develops others to strengthen organizational capability and sustain continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust – Builds confidence through integrity, accountability, and consistent execution.

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us [e-mail].

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $111,000.00 - USD $160,950.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 14% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.