OpEx Leader: Lean Transformation & Kaizen Champion

Kastle; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle is seeking an OpEx Leader to design and deploy the Kastle Lean Operating System, driving continuous improvement across regions and functions. You will lead Kaizen events, establish leadership routines, and ensure adherence to standard work while partnering with finance to deliver value.

The role requires extensive experience in operational excellence, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in operational excellence or transformation roles; 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and Leader Standard Work.
• Experience with matrix organizations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and sustain Kastle Lean Operating System.
• Drive tiered operating rhythms linking strategy to frontline.
• Lead Kaizen program with structured problem-solving and go-to-Gemba.
• Run transformation roadmap with phase gates and change management.
• Govern standards and playbooks to reduce variation across regions.
• Measure value realization and align with financial goals.
• Lead cross-functional team and mentor leaders.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen facilitation

Value stream mapping

Leader Standard Work

Change leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations / Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Kastle is seeking an OpEx Leader to design and deploy the Kastle Lean Operating System, driving continuous improvement across regions and functions. You will lead Kaizen events, establish leadership routines, and ensure adherence to standard work while partnering with finance to deliver value.

The role requires extensive experience in operational excellence, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a multi-site environment.