Operational Excellence Partner | Process Improvement Leader

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an Operational Excellence Partner to drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with business leaders to implement data-driven solutions that enhance performance and organizational effectiveness.

You will coach teams, standardize work practices, and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable results, while building organizational capability and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma principles to improve processes.
• Experience using standard work, root cause analysis, and data-driven performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training on continuous improvement methodologies and coach teams.
• Identify, analyze, and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and results.
• Partner with leaders to establish KPIs, visual management, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with business partners to share best practices and drive cross-functional improvements.
• Travel annually for planning, team building, or conferences.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Process mapping

A3 problem solving

5S

Job description

The Standard is seeking an Operational Excellence Partner to drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with business leaders to implement data-driven solutions that enhance performance and organizational effectiveness.

You will coach teams, standardize work practices, and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable results, while building organizational capability and a culture of excellence.