Senior Operations Project Manager | Continuous Improvement

Specialized Recruiting Group - Rochester Hills, Troy, & Clinton Twp, MI; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is conducting a confidential search for an Operations & Continuous Improvement Consultant to support the VP of Operations in Oakland County, MI. This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the U.S.

organization, with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will oversee Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects, coordinate with production, engineering, supply chain, sales, and customer service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in project management, operations, consulting, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives or business improvement projects preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to execute organizational priorities and improve business performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving production, supply chain, engineering, sales, and customer service.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects that increase productivity, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar practices to improve and standardize business processes.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables while keeping teams aligned and accountable.
• Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and communicate progress to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group is conducting a confidential search for an Operations & Continuous Improvement Consultant to support the VP of Operations in Oakland County, MI. This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the U.S.

organization, with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will oversee Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects, coordinate with production, engineering, supply chain, sales, and customer service,