Operational Excellence Manager

Axiom Space • Houston, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to support the company’s mission by ensuring smooth, efficient, high-quality operational processes. The role identifies inefficiencies, implements improvements, and establishes and maintains operational standards aligned with safety, quality, and performance goals. It analyzes and improves workflows, tracks KPIs and other operational and quality metrics, and reports findings to leadership. The manager works across departments to align processes, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

The position is based on-site at Axiom Space’s Houston, Texas office. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. The role requires regular cross-functional collaboration and may require evening and weekend work to meet critical project milestones. Candidates may be subject to export-control screening to determine eligibility for access to regulated technical data or technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, with 5 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in operational improvement, process optimization, or quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving that positively impacts challenging issues.
• Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Eligibility for access to export-controlled technical data or technology, as determined by any required screening, is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience in the space, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and operational management software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve operational workflows to enhance efficiency, quality, and timeliness.
• Track KPIs, operational metrics, and quality indicators, and report findings to leadership.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and root causes, and propose actionable solutions.
• Ensure adherence to Axiom Space’s operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to align processes and resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain continuous-improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Maintain accurate process records, improvement documentation, and operational reports.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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