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Operations Strategy & Excellence Manager - TalentZok
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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Operations Strategy & Excellence Manager in Torrance, CA who possesses:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Process Improvement leadership roles
- Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives within regulated or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, chemical, food, or industrial production operations
Email resumes to mturner@talentzok.com and call 858.356.6772.
FULL DESCRIPTION: A growing, highly regulated manufacturing organization in the South Bay area is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement and operational transformation initiatives. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to drive performance optimization, operational maturity, and a culture centered around data-driven decision making and Lean leadership. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to influence strategy, improve cross-functional execution, and modernize operational systems within a complex manufacturing environment.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Lead operational excellence and transformation initiatives that improve productivity, quality, throughput, and overall business performance
- Partner with site leadership to execute strategic priorities and drive continuous improvement across operations
- Develop KPI frameworks, operational review routines, dashboards, and performance management processes
- Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives including process optimization, value stream improvements, and root cause problem solving
- Drive operational efficiency through waste reduction, process standardization, and capacity optimization
- Support digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, MES, analytics, automation, and reporting tools
- Ensure operational improvements align with quality, compliance, and risk reduction objectives within regulated manufacturing environments
- Champion a culture of accountability, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams
- Lead change management efforts and mentor leaders on Lean leadership and operational best practices
- Manage improvement project portfolios, business cases, ROI tracking, and executive-level progress reporting
The selected candidate will also possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Process Improvement leadership roles
- Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives within regulated or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, chemical, food, or industrial production operations
Salary Range: $125-145k/year
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to mturner@talentzok.com and call 858.356.6772.
More information can be found at www.talentzok.com