Process Excellence Manager

Sunstate; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunstate Equipment Co. is seeking a Process Excellence Manager to partner with senior leadership in driving continuous improvement across markets and branches.

This remote role with a preference for Arizona focuses on evaluating expansion opportunities, optimizing fleet and contract mix, and delivering measurable business results. You will facilitate Kaizen events, coach leaders, and produce actionable analyses and presentations to guide strategic decisions and sustainable change across the

Qualifications

• Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• No specific degree required.

Responsibilities

• Review market and branch operations to identify opportunities for performance improvement across the business.
• Influence leaders to drive change and align with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate new markets for expansion and coordinate market-entry strategies with leadership.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities.
• Coach leaders to improve performance and sustain change.
• Analyze performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Document and implement best practices across the organization.
• Develop and deliver presentations communicating findings and recommendations.
• Apply strong problem-solving to identify root causes and practical solutions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Leadership

Project management

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Phoenix
5425 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Description

Process Excellence Manager Remote with a preference in Arizona!

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values!
We take care of our People and it shows!

What You’ll Be Doing Process Excellence Managers work with the VP and Director of Business Excellence on initiatives and projects designed to achieve business excellence. Key activities include working across all areas of the business to enhance company performance and effectiveness. Areas of focus may include underperforming markets, recently established markets that are still maturing, and potential new markets being evaluated for expansion. This position is responsible for implementing strategies that support the company’s long-term vision for growth and optimize overall business results and returns, including fleet mix, customer mix, and contract mix. The focus of the position will change based on business needs and analysis of areas with the greatest opportunities for improvement. Our Business Excellence Managers will provide strategic support to leadership and constructively challenge existing assumptions and business practices to improve overall results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review existing market and branch operations to identify opportunities to improve or optimize performance across all areas of the business.
• Influence leaders at all levels to inspire change and achieve business excellence while maintaining alignment with established strategic objectives.
• Help evaluate proposed new markets for expansion and coordinate the effective execution of market-entry strategies in collaboration with senior and regional leadership.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities.
• Coach branch leadership and team members to improve performance and support sustainable change.
• Analyze performance trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify, document, and support the implementation of best practices.
• Develop and deliver effective presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and improvement plans.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes and develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Education and Experience

• No specific degree required.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to implement innovative business strategies.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent planning and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet established performance, productivity, and efficiency standards.
• Ability to influence others and lead organizational change.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred but not required.
• Strong presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
• High energy, a positive attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Leads with integrity, compassion, kindness, and respect while driving accountability and results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Be YOU at Sunstate
At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal‑opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry
Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify

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