Operational Excellence Lead

Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer

Full time - Onsite Broward County

Toyota Production System experience required.

Seeking an experienced Operational Excellence (OpX) Engineer to lead Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across a manufacturing organization.

This role drives process optimization to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement aligned with World Class Operations standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to deliver measurable performance results.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, streamline workflows, and lower costs across the Operations Value Chain.
• Develop, implement, and oversee project management frameworks for operational improvement programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of Kaizen Technicians, ensuring project execution, progress tracking, and follow-up.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all organizational levels.
• Design and deliver training to strengthen Lean and World Class Operations capabilities across teams.
• Coach employees and leaders to embed a Continuous Improvement mindset and support cultural transformation.
• Analyze operational data (OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SOPs, process documentation, and best-practice materials.
• Partner with leadership to ensure improvement initiatives align with broader business strategies.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong expertise in Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, etc.).
• Proven project management skills and experience leading multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated success coaching and training employees at all levels in Lean principles.
• Ability to influence, lead change, and drive a culture of Continuous Improvement.