Business Excellence Manager – Operational Transformation - Torrance

PolyPeptide US • Torrance, CA

3d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Business Excellence Manager to own the site’s operational excellence roadmap and embed a culture of continuous improvement, digital maturity, and Lean leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for translating strategy into execution and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, throughput, and operational performance. This role is ideal for a leader who has implemented Lean in manufacturing environments, particularly in high-mix, custom, or made-to-order production settings where processes must adapt to changing customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or operational excellence leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (Black Belt preferred).
• Expertise in process optimization, KPI design, and digital tools.
• Demonstrated success delivering tangible operational improvements (e.g., throughput, yield, cost reduction)
• Direct experience leading shop-floor execution
• Experience standardizing processes in variable production environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with deep understanding of Lean tools and methodologies
• Ability to balance structure and flexibility in complex manufacturing environments
• Data-driven mindset with experience building and managing KPI systems
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and drive change across all organizational levels
• Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Site Director to execute strategic priorities and operational improvement initiatives
• Lead and deliver end-to-end transformation projects with measurable impact on cost, quality, delivery, and throughput
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis) across production and support functions
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in variable, non-standard production workflows
• Establish, track, and improve KPIs and performance management systems that drive accountability at all levels
• Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, and data analysis and visibility to support smarter decision-making
• Facilitate Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and cross-functional problem-solving sessions
• Coach leaders and frontline teams to embed a sustainable culture of continuous improvement
• Standardize key processes while maintaining flexibility for customer-specific production requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager