Operational Excellence Field Specialist
About The Position
This role supports the Operations and Continuous Improvement function by driving operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives directly in the field. You’ll be responsible for observing, coaching, and supporting field teams while translating strategic improvement initiatives into practical, on-site execution that directly impacts operational efficiency, quality, safety, and project performance. Success in this role means improving compliance to standardized processes, enabling field teams to work more efficiently, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, cycle time, and quality—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys working directly with field teams, and takes pride in doing things the right way, this position is built for you. Note: This role requires approximately 40% travel to job sites and field locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience (4:1 experience-to-education ratio.
- 3–5 years of experience in operational roles with exposure to Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with OpEx or CI methodologies
- Ability to analyze and develop workflows and processes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
- Ability to travel approximately 40%
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement
- Experience in construction, energy, or industrial environments
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Background in change management and strategic planning
- Experience coaching field teams and implementing on-site improvements
- Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems
- Data analytics and KPI reporting experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between field teams and leadership to support operational excellence initiatives
- Observe field operations using a “Go and See” approach to identify improvement opportunities
- Support development, implementation, and adherence to standardized SOPs and process playbooks
- Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, or similar methodologies
- Coach and support operational leaders and field teams in adopting and sustaining CI practices
- Analyze workflows, processes, and data to identify efficiency, quality, and safety improvements
- Track, report, and communicate KPIs related to compliance, efficiency, quality, and improvement impact
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action plans for operational or quality issues
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with KE safety standards
- Foster collaboration and a “one team” mindset across divisions
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
