Operational Excellence Manager

Siemens Healthineers AG; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead a team of Lean/CI specialists and deploy lean manufacturing principles across Formulation areas. You will shape a Lean roadmap with site leadership and drive disciplined execution for sustainable performance and cultural transformation.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing/ops, strong leadership, and certifications in Lean/CI. Travel up to 10% is possible, with a focus on coaching and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years in supply chain, manufacturing, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in leadership or people management.
• Proven Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong communication and change-management capabilities.
• Lean leadership or CI certifications preferred and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Lean/CI specialists and ensure deployment of methods.
• Lead Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives in Formulation areas to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Partner with functional leaders to develop and execute Lean vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Drive site-level transformation through coaching and change leadership.
• Plan and facilitate Lean events (Kaizen, VSM, A3, Gemba walks).
• Identify, prioritize, and manage CI projects aligned with business objectives.
• Apply IE methods like time studies and flow analysis to identify improvements.
• Improve line/process performance using OEE/OLE and maintenance systems.
• Build Lean capability by coaching others and developing leadership.
• Communicate progress with data-driven storytelling.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

A3

Kaizen

VSM

Six Sigma

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

This role is well suited to an ambitious professional seeking to drive enterprise-wide transformation through Lean leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The role blends hands‑on project leadership with strategic influence.

Role Overview

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Lean/Continuous Improvement specialists and driving operational excellence by deploying Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methods, and structured problem‑solving across the site, specifically within our Formulation areas.

You will partner closely with site leadership to define a Lean strategic vision, translate it into a roadmap, and ensure disciplined execution. Through coaching, influence, and leadership, you will enable sustainable performance improvement and cultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Lean / Continuous Improvement specialists, ensuring capability growth and consistent deployment of methods.
• Lead and drive Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, specifically our Formulation areas, to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
• Partner with functional leaders to help develop and execute the Lean strategic vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Drive site-level strategic transformation projects through influence, coaching, and change leadership.
• Lead, plan, and facilitate Lean events and improvement activities, including Kaizen workshops, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), A3 problem solving, chalk circles, and Gemba walks.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
• Apply Industrial Engineering methods such as time studies, flow analysis, system optimization, and statistical analysis to identify and implement improvements.
• Improve line and process performance using OEE/OLE methodologies, process control strategies, centerlining, and maintenance systems.
• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing systems and automation, including software, controls, and automated, semi-automated, and manual filling and packaging equipment.
• Build Lean capability and leadership behaviors across the organization by coaching and developing others_.
• Communicate progress and outcomes through strong presentations and data‑driven storytelling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or related fields
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in a leadership or people management role.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project/program management.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities
• Proven ability to influence at all levels with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Certifications in Lean Leadership and/or continuous improvement tools (A3, Kaizen, VSM, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to other site locations.

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You:

• Have deep knowledge of Lean principles, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Think strategically and enjoy leading transformation initiatives that are customer‑focused and business-driven.
• Are hands‑on, data‑oriented, and skilled at identifying improvement opportunities using Lean, statistical, and industrial engineering techniques.
• Are open‑minded, adaptable, and thrive in change‑driven environments.
• Demonstrate Lean leadership and sensei behaviors, strong executive presence, and credibility on the shop floor and in the boardroom.
• Enjoy developing others by building skills, capability, and ownership of continuous improvement across the organization.

Who we are

: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$137,910 - $189,629

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations:

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Export Control:

“A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.”